E.Mangala: I thought that the diagnosis of coronavirus was a joke © JumpStory

"Valencia" defender Eliaquim Mangala told the press about his reaction when he was informed that he had contracted the coronavirus. As the Frenchman told the publication "L'Equipe," he was amazed. "On Friday, we did several simple tests. I had no symptoms, I felt normal. So on Sunday, the doctor came and said the test was positive. I was shocked. At first, I thought it was just a mistake. But then I was told to quarantine for 14 days and isolate myself from my children. Then I realized the doctor was not joking," said E. Mangala. "I am locked up at home, luckily, our family members can also isolate themselves in our house. I live on the first floor, and the others live on the second floor. We try to avoid contact as much as possible, and my day is normal: I have no symptoms, so I continue training."Valencia" sent me a training schedule and I wear a mask when I occasionally indulge in the garden. In my free time, I watch documentaries, movies, and play video games," said E. Mangala.