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  • Updated: December 26, 2020

Boxing Day: Man City Without Jesus, Walker For Newcastle Due To COVID-19

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for COVID-19 as they would be absent for the Newcastle United clash on boxing day.

AllNews understands that two other City staff members have also tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and all four are self-isolating for the usual 14-day period.

READ ALSO: Man City Ilkay Gundogan To Miss Season Opener Against Wolves After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Pep Guardiola will have to substitute Raheem Sterling, in a central position and Phil Foden on the wing while Joao Cancelo on the right-wing.

City, eighth in the league table, host Newcastle United on Saturday before visiting Everton on Monday.

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BR Brazil
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    1.75 m

  • WEIGHT

    73 kg

  • AGE

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EN England
  • HEIGHT

    518

  • WEIGHT

    69 kg

  • AGE

    28

Phil Foden
Phil
Foden
EN England
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    1.71 m

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    70 kg

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    23

Kyle Walker
Kyle
Walker
EN England
  • HEIGHT

    1.73m

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    83kg

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