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The Jesus of the city, Walker, until new year with COVID-19
The players will miss Saturday’s game with Newcastle, Monday’s trip to Newcastle and the January 3 visit to Chelsea.
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus holds his head after a challenge during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on December 15, 2020. Image: AFP
LONDON – Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker will miss the busy holiday period after contracting the coronavirus, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Two staff members also tested positive for the virus with Jesus of Brazil and Walker of England who will remain out until the League Cup semi-final on January 6 with Manchester United due to a 10-day quarantine.
“All four staff members will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with the quarantine protocol of the Premier League and the UK government,” City said in a statement.
The players will not play Saturday’s game with Newcastle, Monday’s trip to Newcastle and the January 3 visit to Chelsea.
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