Cristiano Ronaldo remains uncertain to take on Lionel Messi's Barcelona on Wednesday as he recovers from COVID-19, Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo said on the eve of the match in Turin. Ronaldo tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago while playing with Portugal, and has been in self-isolation since returning to Italy. "Ronaldo had a test like everyone else, this evening [Tuesday] we will have the definitive result," Pirlo told a press conference in Turin before the Champions League Group G game.

"For now it's all on the high seas, when the final result comes everything will be clearer." According to UEFA rules Ronaldo, 35, will need to test negative late on Tuesday, 24 hours before being allowed to feature. "Tomorrow [Wednesday] morning we will count the number of players available," continued Pirlo. "Depending on the result, we'll see what we do. It's not easy to play an entire game after 15 days of inactivity."

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