Luis Suarez has tested positive for coronavirus, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has confirmed.
The Atletico Madrid striker is said to be in good health and adhering to self-isolation guidelines.
Suarez will miss Uruguay’s World Cup qualifying match against Brazil on Tuesday, as well as Atletico’s game with former club Barcelona on Saturday.
Goalkeeper Rodrigo Munoz and backroom staff member Matias Faral have also tested positive in the Uruguay camp.
A statement from the AUF said: “The Uruguayan Football Association reports that swabs have been carried out on all the members of the senior team, resulting in the players Luis Suarez, Rodrigo Munoz and the official Matias Faral having tested positive for Covid-19, while all other tests are negative.
“The three members mentioned are in good health and the corresponding measures have already been implemented.”
