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Leeds United Striker Rodrigo Tests Positive for Coronavirus

By James Cormack

Rodrigo tested positive of Tuesday afternoon
Rodrigo tested positive of Tuesday afternoon / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images
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Leeds United forward Rodrigo has tested positive for coronavirus.

The Spaniard became the club's record signing in the summer when he joined in a £26m deal from Valencia and has scored once in 320 minutes of Premier League action thus far.

Leeds fell to a 4-1 defeat against Leicester on Monday night
Leeds fell to a 4-1 defeat against Leicester on Monday night / Pool/Getty Images

Rodrigo was absent for the 4-1 defeat at the hands of Leicester on Monday night, and was already set to miss Leeds' trip to Selhurst Park on Saturday after coming into contact with a confirmed case.

The 29-year-old has since revealed on his official Instagram page that he too has tested positive for the virus.

He wrote: "Unfortunately I have tested positive for Covid-19 after being in contact with a family member that had been infected without us knowing.

"As per the protocol, I will be self-isolating and will miss the game with Crystal Palace.

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Hi everyone Unfortunately I have tested positive for COVID-19 after being in contact with a family member that had been infected without us knowing. As per the protocol I will be self isolating and will miss the game with Crystal Palace. Both my family and I feel great, we are lucky enough to feel healthy and we are keeping a positive attitude. From home I will support Leeds and the Spainish National team as a supporter and I will be back on the pitch soon. Thank you for all those who have shown concern . MOT RM Buenas a todos, Os confirmo que he dado positivo en COVID-19 tras estar en contacto con un familiar que sin nosotros saberlo había sido contagiado. Como marca el protocolo, estaré en aislamiento total y me perderé el partido contra el Crystal Palace. Tanto mi familia como yo nos encontramos con mucha salud, ánimo y fuerza para poder superar esto y volver a la normalidad cuanto antes. Desde casa apoyaré al Leeds y a la Selección Española, siendo un aficionado más. Gracias a todos los que os habéis interesado y preocupado por mi estado, pronto estaré de vuelta. MOT!! RM.

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"Both my family and I feel great, we are lucky enough to feel healthy and we are keeping a positive attitude. From home I will support Leeds and the Spanish national team as a supporter and I will be back on the pitch soon.

"Thank you for all those who have shown concern," he concluded.

Thus, a return for Leeds' clash with Arsenal on the 22 November appears likely.

Rodrigo must isolate for 10 days from the date of the positive result before returning to training or matches. That would mean that he can train freely well before taking on Mikel Arteta’s Gunners.

Rodrigo's sole goal this term came in the enthralling 1-1 draw with Manchester City
Rodrigo's sole goal this term came in the enthralling 1-1 draw with Manchester City / Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

The Premier League, meanwhile, has confirmed four positive cases in the latest round of testing.

It's their efficient and sophisticated testing system which will allow English top-flight football to continue despite the UK entering a second nationwide lockdown for four weeks from midnight on Thursday.