Man City Stars Gabriel Jesus And Kyle Walker Test Positive For COVID-19, Club Confirms

Premier League heavyweights Manchester City have had a mixed start to the current campaign as they languish away from the top spot in the competition, with defending champions Liverpool maintaining the lead. Further sensing trouble for manager Pep Guardiola in an already troubled season, two Man City stars, Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, even as the Etihad-based outfit approach the business end of the season.

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

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