Theo Hernandez and Calhanoglu test positive for COVID-19

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Theo Hernandez and Hakan Calhanoglu both have coronavirus. AFP

AC Milan will not be able to count on Theo Hernandez or Hakan Calhanoglu for the game against Cagliari. The club confirmed that both tested positive for COVID-19 and therefore, both must self-isolate.

Matchday 18 in Italy could not be more exciting. Things could not be tighter at the top of the table. AC Milan are the team who are leading the way so far.

AC Milan face Cagliari on Monday night. That is the final game of the matchday.

For the clash, AC Milan have confirmed two absentees. They will not be able to play Theo Hernandez or Calhanoglu as both have COVID-19.

"Theo and Calhanoglu came back positive in the tests carried out on Saturday. The rest of the squad were negative;" the club said in a statement. AC Milan explained that both are "asymptomatic" and are quarantining at home.

The rest of the players will continue to be tested. Two important absentees for the important match-up.