'Both my family and I feel great, we are lucky enough to feel healthy and we are keeping a positive attitude': Leeds United's record signing Rodrigo to miss Crystal Palace clash after testing positive for coronavirus
- Leeds forward Rodrigo has confirmed he has tested positive for COVID-19
- He was not part of the Leeds squad for Monday's 4-1 defeat to Leicester City
- Rodrigo will also miss the Premier League clash at Crystal Palace on Saturday
Leeds United forward Rodrigo has confirmed he has tested positive for COVID-19 after coming in contact with an infected family member.
The Spain international was not part of the Leeds squad for Monday's 4-1 Premier League defeat to Leicester City because he was isolating after close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.
The 29-year-old has now confirmed he has contracted the coronavirus and will miss the trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Leeds United forward Rodrigo (above) has confirmed he has tested positive for COVID-19
'Both my family and I feel great, we are lucky enough to feel healthy and we are keeping a positive attitude,' Rodrigo said in an Instagram post.
In a statement on Monday night Leeds confirmed Rodrigo had been ruled out due to COVID-19 guidance.
'Rodrigo will miss tonight's game having been in close contact with a person who has subsequently tested positive for coronavirus,' said a spokesperson.
Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa will be without his record signing at Crystal Palace on Saturday
'In line with Premier League and Government guidelines he has to isolate away from the team.'
Rodrigo arrived in the summer from Spanish side Valencia for around £27million.
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