Zinedine Zidane, the head coach of Spanish giants Real Madrid, tests positive for #Covid19

Real Madrid have confirmed head coach Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for Covid-19.

The Spanish champions broke the news on Friday morning after releasing a statement. It means the former World Cup winner will not be on the sidelines for his side's LaLiga clash with Alaves on Saturday evening. There is a possibility he may also be absent for their match against Levante, which takes place on January 30. 

The result comes two days after the club announced defender Nacho Fernandez had contracted the virus.