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Suarez to miss Barcelona reunion as Atletico Madrid striker tests positive for coronavirus with Uruguay

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.

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Goalkeeper Rodrigo Munoz and backroom staff member Matias Faral have also tested positive in the Uruguay camp.