Juventus players go into isolation after Hamza Rafia tests positive for COVID-19

Juventus have released a statement to confirm that their 22-year-old attacking midfielder Hamza Rafia has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Old Lady stressed that the players will follow the health protocols and go into isolation on Thursday, with those who test negative being allowed to train.

"Juventus Football Club announces that, during the checks provided for by the protocol in force, Hamza Rafia has tested positive with Covid-19," read Juventus' statement.

"In compliance with the legislation and in agreement with the local health authority, the team group has entered into fiduciary isolation as of today.

"This procedure will allow all negative subjects to carry out regular training and match activities but will not allow contact with the outside of the group."

Rafia made his Juventus debut last season and did so with a goal in the second round of the Coppa Italia against Genoa.

Meanwhile, Serie A will kick off on August 21 and Juventus will face Udinese in their season opener.