Inter shot-stopper tests positive for coronavirus

Inter Milan goalkeeper Samir Handanovic has tested positive for coronavirus, a day after defender Danilo D’Ambrosio, the Serie A leaders announced on Wednesday.

“The Covid-19 test that Samir Handanovic underwent this morning (Wednesday) has come back positive,” the club said, adding that the 36-year-old Slovenian was already in quarantine at home.

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Samir Handanovic has tested positive for Covid-19 👇 https://t.co/WDj3mkpArA

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D’Ambrosio, 32, tested positive on Monday, having not played at the weekend against Torino after feeling unwell.

Inter moved nine points clear on top of the league with a 2-1 win in Turin, and next host Sassuolo as they target a first league title since 2010.