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Tottenham set to be without key player vs Man City after positive virus test

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straight to your inboxTottenham have suffered a setback after it was confirmed defender Matt Doherty has tested positive for Covid-19.Republic of Ireland international Doherty played both games against England and Wales this week, before returning a positive test on Monday.

He will now return to Spurs, but is set to disrupt their preparations for the Premier League clash with Manchester City on Saturday as he will have to isolate for 14 days.

That will rule him out of the City fixture, as Spurs look to keep themselves in the top four and stop City from gaining ground on the early pacesetters.

A statement from the Irish FA said: "The Football Association of Ireland can confirm Matt Doherty and James McClean have tested positive for COVID-19..

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