Manchester City stars Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus have tested positive for COVID-19, the club has announced.
Both players featured in City’s 4-1 Carabao Cup win over Arsenal on Tuesday, with City due to host Newcastle in the Premier League on St Stephen’s Day.
A club statement said: “Manchester City FC can confirm that Gabriel Jesus, Kyle Walker, and two members of staff have tested positive for Covid-19.
“All four personnel will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine.
“Everyone at the Club wishes our colleagues a speedy recovery over the Christmas period ahead of their return to work, training and competition.”
Both players will now quarantine for 10 days, missing City’s Premier League games against Newcastle, Everton, Chelsea – returning to training one day before the Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester United.
In reaction to the news shared on Twitter by Man City Xtra and City Chief, Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.
You can find some of their comments from Twitter below:
hope they get better soon 😢💙
— Cam ☃️💥 (@GabzSZN) December 25, 2020
time for a Delap Masterclass pic.twitter.com/8fAPMWUuWL
— tjohnsonn (@tomjohnsonn7) December 25, 2020
I hope Pep give Delap a chance, Cancelo can cover Walker position.
— M-almuhairi (@M_Muhairi93) December 25, 2020
Bruh, look at City’s schedule, its packed. We need two RB
— Todo (@hipyjon) December 25, 2020
Its time indeed!
— Davylee💎💙 (@Davylee19) December 25, 2020
It’s time for big man Liam to step up
— Tristan. (@handles_are) December 25, 2020
Get well soon Jesus and Walker but I think its for the best 🤷🏻♂. Think about it! You two recover quick though! We need a full squad😉. Wishing you both speedy recovery! 🔥
— Davylee💎💙 (@Davylee19) December 25, 2020
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