Man City stars Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker test positive for COVID-19, club confirms

Premier League heavyweights Manchester City have h a mixed start to current campaign as y languish away from top spot in competition, with defending champions Liverpool maintaining le. Furr sensing trouble for manr Pep Guardiola in an alrey troubled season, two Man City stars, Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker have tested positive for vel coronavirus, even as Etih-based outfit approach business end of season.

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Man City players with COVID-19: Gabriel Jesus, Kyle Walker COVID-19 reports confirmed 

Man City released an official statement confirming coronavirus positive reports of Walker and Jesus. statement revealed that Jesus, Walker, apart from two or staff members have contracted dely virus. All four personnel will w observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League safety protocols, apart from those of  UK Government.

"Everyone at Club wishes our colleagues a speedy recovery over Christmas period ahe of ir return to work, training and competition”, said Man City in a statement.  coronavirus crisis comes at a time when City have struggled to pull off some spectacular form on field.

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Gabriel Jesus COVID-19: Striker struggling under Guardiola 

Etih-based outfit are at 8th position on  Premier League standings with 23 points in 12 games, languishing eight points behind league leers Liverpool. However, club have a game in hand. Jesus has been playing regularly ever since injury to Argentine striker Sergio Aguero.

But Brazilian international has been unimpressive on field, racking up just four goals in 11 games across all competitions. Most recently, he netted against Arsenal in Carabao Cup to help his side seal a spot in final four of competition. Besides, Walker has also mand 19 appearances across all competitions, suggesting his importance for Spanish tactician.

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Man City to play Newcastle United 

Man City have a hectic schedule in waiting, with Newcastle United’s game to be followed by fixtures against Everton and Chelsea, apart from Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Manchester United. Although Sergio Aguero has recovered from his knee injury, he has reportedly demanded some more time to return on starting line-up.

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