AC Milan have confirmed that centre-back Leo Duarte has returned to training having tested negative for Coronavirus in a big boost to the defensive situation.
Pioli has had a headache in his rearguard all season as he has only had two fit centre-backs at a time. Initially it was Matteo Gabbia and Simon Kjaer, but then the former contracted Coronavirus, joining Duarte who tested positive just before Zlatan Ibrahimovic did.
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With Gabbia on the sidelines, Kjaer and Romagnoli were the only two who could be called upon for the 2-1 derby win over Inter.
Sky (via MilanNews) reported earlier today that Duarte has finally returned a negative test having been out for over two weeks, and that he can now return to the group.
Now, a statement on the club’s official website has confirmed that Leo Duarte is indeed now over the virus and therefore was able to return to training on Monday.
