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Milan coach Pioli recovers from virus, returns to sidelines

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has recovered from the coronavirus and will be back on the sidelines for Thursday’s Europa League match against Celtic, the club said Wednesday.

Milan said the latest COVID-19 tests on Pioli and assistant coach Giacomo Murelli were negative.

Pioli, who has been self-isolating at home since testing positive on Nov. 14, will also take charge of Wednesday’s training session.

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 file photo, AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli calls out to his players during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Hellas Verona, at the San Siro Stadium, in Milan, Italy. AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has recovered from the coronavirus and will be back on the sidelines for Thursday’s Europa League match against Celtic. Milan said on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 that the latest tests carried out on Pioli and his assistant Giacomo Murelli were negative for COVID-19. (AP PhotoAntonio Calanni, File)

Without Pioli, Milan won two league matches and drew a Europa League game against Lille. The Rossoneri are in first place in Serie A and second in their Europa League group.

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