Lucas Torreira says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is doing "better" and has been in contact with his players while he recovers from coronavirus.
The Gunners boss and his players were forced to self-isolate after he tested positive for COVID-19 last week, which led to the north London club to shut down their London Colney training ground.
Arteta's test results also prompted the Premier League to officially suspend all top flight matches until at least April 4, despite previously stating the same day that games would go ahead at the weekend.
And Torreira, who is sidelined after sustaining a fractured ankle in the FA Cup win over Portsmouth, has revealed that the Arsenal head coach is making good progress in his recovery.
"The truth is that we didn't expect this virus to reach the club, the locker room," he told Radio Sport 890.
"Mikel Arteta is better. He was able to communicate with us and he is improving.
"In recent days, many cases of coronavirus were discovered in London and people were nervous. In some supermarkets, you can no longer find toilet paper or gel alcohol.
“It’s difficult for the family to be away. Today I would have to be traveling to Uruguay, but all the flights were canceled due to the Coronavirus.”
Torreira also offered an update on his injury, which looks set to keep out until May.
“I’m quarantined at home. Working on my own in recovery. I had to buy some devices and the club will collaborate with everyone so that we can continue working individually in our homes.
“I’m happy because the exams were good. I’m still wearing the orthopaedic boot. In 8 or 10 weeks I will be able to work normally.”
