Carrasco will not be able to be in the duel against Getafe tonight after testing positive for covid in the concentration that Atlético de Madrid carried out before the match that will measure the Azulón team. The Belgian was indisposed and, after having undergone the relevant PCR, has tested positive for coronavirus and has quickly left concentration.
“Yannick Carrasco he was unwell during the training camp prior to Atleti-Getafe and the player immediately left the training camp and after performing a PCR test, the result was positive for COVID-19. The Belgian remains isolated at his home, strictly complying with the recommendations of the health authorities,” Atlético said in a statement.
A) Yes, Cholo Simeone will have a more than sensible loss to face Getafe tonight. Carrasco was one of the untouchables in the elevens of the Argentine coach, especially for his ability to overflow and deploy in the left-handed sector of the attack. Without him, Cholo will have to find a substitute for guarantees.