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Leicester's Soyuncu tests positive for COVID-19 on Turkey duty

Turkey's Cablar Soyuncu celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a World Cup 2022 group G qualifying soccer match between Norway and Turkey at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga, Spain, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP)

Leicester City centre back Caglar Soyuncu missed Saturday's 2-0 Premier League defeat by Manchester City because he tested positive for COVID-19 while playing for Turkey in their 2022 World Cup qualifiers, manager Brendan Rodgers said.

Soyuncu, who played in Turkey's 3-3 draw with Latvia on Tuesday, is isolating in Turkey. The 24-year-old has made 16 league appearances for Leicester this season.

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