Atletico Madrid duo Diego Costa and Santiago Arias have tested positive for COVID-19, the club have confirmed.
Both Costa and Arias underwent testing during their vacations and are in quarantine, with Atletico adding that both players are asymptomatic.
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The rest of Atletico's squad – minus players currently on international duty – all returned negative results ahead of the start of pre-season.
However, with Costa and Arias in isolation, neither will take part in the start of pre-season training for Diego Simeone's side.
Our first team players underwent the pre-season tests on Thursday, except for those who are currently on international duty and Diego Costa and Arias, who tested positive during their holidays and are currently isolating.
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) September 3, 2020
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Former Chelsea striker Costa made 23 LaLiga appearances last season, scoring five goals.
Arias – who has been linked with a move away from Atletico in this transfer window – was restricted to just 14 league appearances as he played second fiddle behind Kieran Trippier.
