The key figure in the midfield of the Gattuso team is once again forced to miss the game of his team.

The club has tested positive for COVID-19 for its Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz, according to the official website of Napoli in Naples..

The national team player of his country is the only footballer who tested positive during the group test the day before.

Ruiz was immediately placed in self-isolation at home, according to protocols to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Italy, and his team now has to complete a new round of testing..

As a result, the Spanish midfielder will be forced to miss his Serie A home game against Fiorentina and next week's Italian Super Cup against Juventus Turin..

In the current season, Fabian played 22 matches (1414 minutes), having managed to issue one goal and one assist, respectively..

Recall that striker Viktor Osimhen still remains in the Napoli infirmary with an active COVID-19 coronavirus disease.

The Napoli - Fiorentina match will take place on January 17, beginning at 13:30 Kyiv time.