Juventus' Blaise Matuidi said that he is 'positive' and 'strong' despite being diagnosed with coronavirus. "I am positive. Usually I love to think that I am positive because I am a person who tries to radiate good feelings around him, my family, my friends and my companions," Matuidi wrote the message on Instagram.

"Today I remain positive. I am an asymptomatic carrier of the virus, aware that I have the privilege of being a professional footballer and therefore benefit from regular and excellent health monitoring. If I hadn't been, I might never have known I was. I am positive, I am strong, my morale is as high as that of my family," he added. Juventus confirmed the news on Tuesday (local time) and said that the French international is in voluntary isolation since March 11. "Blaise Matuidi has undergone medical tests that have revealed his positivity to the Coronavirus-COVID-19. The player, as of Wednesday, March 11, has been in home isolation. He will continue to be monitored and will follow the same regime. He is well and is asymptomatic," Juventus had said in an official statement. Matuidi then thanked his fans for their messages.