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Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi tests positive for COVID-19, confirms wife

Lazio announced in a statement that a member of their technical staff tested positive for the virus after having a private test with family members.

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Simone Inzaghi, 45, had been Lazio's head coach since 2016. (File)Simone Inzaghi, 45, had been Lazio's head coach since 2016. (File)

The wife of Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi says her whole family is in isolation after positive COVID-19 tests, and the Serie A club confirmed on Wednesday that a member of staff contracted the virus.

Inzaghi’s wife Gaia wrote on social media: “Unfortunately our whole family has tested positive to coronavirus after a swab test done at home! We are well and in isolation as per protocol.”

The Roman club announced in a statement that a member of their technical staff tested positive for the virus after having a private test with family members.

Inzaghi led Lazio to a 2-1 win over Spezia on Saturday that saw them climb to sixth in Serie A. They face Hellas Verona next on Sunday.

 

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