In this March 11, 2020 photo, Atletico Madrid's Argentinian coach Diego Simeone reacts after Atletico Madrid's Spanish striker Alvaro Morata scores his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions league Round of 16 second leg football match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England. (JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)

MADRID - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has tested positive for COVID-19, his club said in a statement on Saturday, meaning the team could be without their manager when they start the La Liga campaign in two weeks’ time.

Atletico Madrid play their first game of the campaign at home to Granada on Sept 27

Atleti’s statement said the Argentine was asymptomatic and was currently isolating in his home after undergoing a test on Friday during the team’s pre-season training camp.

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The La Liga season started on Saturday but Atletico are missing the first two weekends due to participating in last month’s Champions League ‘Final Eight’ tournament.

They play their first game of the campaign at home to Granada on Sept 27.