Wolverhampton Wanderers star, Adama Traore has withdrawn from Spain’s squad ahead of their Nations League fixture against Ukraine.
This was after he tested positive for coronavirus antibodies in his PCR test.
Traore was initially omitted from Spain’s 1-1 draw with Germany in Stuttgart on Thursday (September 3) following an inconclusive COVID-19 test. After undergoing PCR testing on Friday, the uncapped 24-year-old – who is still waiting to make his first international appearance – will sit out Sunday’s visit of Ukraine.
“On receiving the results of the test, and despite the player showing a high level of antibodies such as a positive IgG count, the RFEF medical services, in accordance with UEFA, have decided to liberate the player from his duties with the national team, even though he poses no risk of spreading the virus to his team-mates,” the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said in a statement.
“Under UEFA protocol, it is recommended not to travel to a stadium if the result of a PCR is not totally negative.”
Spain welcome Ukraine to the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in Madrid for the League A Group 4 showdown.
Ukraine top the standings after their 2-1 win over Switzerland last time out.
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