Inter Milan’s Skriniar tests positive for COVID-19 with Tottenham target from Euro 2020 play-off

Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar has tested positive for coronavirus on the eve of the crucial Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Ireland.

Slovakia’s preparations for the crunch clash have plunged into uncertainty after he returned the positive test during his international service.

The nation would already be without midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, who must be quarantined along with his Napoli teammates.

Skriniar’s Inter Milan teammate Alessandro Bastoni has also tested positive for COVID-19 for fear of rising Serie A cases. Last week, the entire Juventus squad was forced to isolate after two non-playing staff picked up the virus.

It gives Ireland a huge chance to win the game with Lobotka and Skriniar, two of Slovakia’s best players. And goalkeeper Martin Dubravka also threatens to miss due to an injury.

Skriniar has been a huge target for Premier League teams in the recent transfer window and Tottenham held talks with Inter Milan last month about a possible move.

Skriniar’s Inter teammate Allesandro Bastoni has also returned a positive COVID-19 test

The defender is one of many star players for Slovakia ahead of an important game against Ireland

However, the two clubs were far apart in their appreciation of the player – the Italian side was looking for around £ 52 million for the center-back. Spurs withdrew from the negotiations because they could not reach a compromise.

It was also rumored that Fulham entered the race to sign him by launching a shock motion for his signature to allay their fear of relegation, but the Whites failed to get him to Craven Cottage and he stayed put .

The 25-year-old has emerged as one of the most talented center-backs in the game during his three years with the San Siro. He played 130 games for the Italian giants and played 42 times under Antonio Conte as his team reached the Europa League final and competed for the Serie A title.