Rodrigo to miss Spain duty after testing positive
Rodrigo Moreno has been ruled out of Leeds United's clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday (AEDT) and Spain's three forthcoming internationals after he tested positive for COVID-19.
The 29-year-old forward has made three Premier League starts for Leeds in 2020-2021, scoring his first goal for the club in a 1-1 draw with Manchester City at Elland Road in October.
After missing Leeds' 4-1 defeat at home to Leicester City on Monday because he was isolating following contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, he confirmed his own diagnosis in a post on Instagram.
"Unfortunately I have tested positive for COVID-19 after being in contact with a family member that had been infected without us knowing," said Rodrigo.
View this post on Instagram 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. A post shared by Rodrigo Moreno (@rodrigom_91) on Nov 3, 2020 at 9:02am PST
"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."
Rodrigo started for Spain in their most recent fixture, a 1-0 defeat to Ukraine in the Nations League, but will not now be able to link up with Luis Enrique's squad for a friendly against Netherlands and Nations League matches at Switzerland and at home to Germany.