Valencia's former Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala tests positive for coronavirus
Valencia report 35 per cent of players and staff have contracted COVID-19
Monday 16 March 2020 21:26, UK
Former Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala was one of five Valencia players and coaches who tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.
It was announced on Sunday morning that Mangala's team-mate Ezequiel Garay became the first La Liga player to test positive for the virus.
Later on Sunday, it emerged five Valencia players and coaches were put into isolation after testing positive. On Monday, Valencia reported 35 per cent of their players and staff had contracted coronavirus.
Mangala has confirmed he is one of those, he said: "I knew today that I am coronavirus positive.
"I'm feeling good and I have no symptoms associated with the virus. However, I am confined in house and separated from my family.
"I learned that we can carry the virus without having symptoms, that's why I recommend everyone to follow the confinement measures and avoid contact with other people, as much as possible, even if you feel well."
City have sent their best wishes to their former defender on social media.
They said: "Everyone at Manchester City wishes you a speedy recovery, Eliaquim."
La Liga announced on Thursday that Spain's first and second divisions have been suspended until the weekend of April 4.
