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Pepe to miss Portugal's match against Turkey due to Covid-19

Pepe is set miss a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Turkey due to testing positive of Covid-19.

Avignyan MukhopadhyayMarch 23, 2022 at 08:15 AM • 1 min read
Pepe to miss Portugal's match against Turkey due to Covid-19
Pepe is set miss a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Turkey due to testing positive of Covid-19.

Pepe has been ruled out of Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Turkey after testing positive for COVID-19.

The Portuguese Football Federation said Pepe has gone into isolation and Tiago Djaló of French club Lille was called as his replacement ahead of Thursday's playoff game in Porto.

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Pepe and Ruben Dias to miss WC qualifier against Turkey. (Image- Twitter)

It wasn't yet clear if the 39-year-old, who plays for Porto, would be able to play the second qualifier next week if Portugal advanced past Turkey.

Portugal coach Fernando Santos also won't be able to count on the injured Rúben Dias, the team's other regular starting central defender.

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Avignyan Mukhopadhyay was a football writer at Sportz Point, where he provided insightful match analyses, tactical breakdowns, and in-depth coverage of the game. His passion for football and attention to detail brought engaging content to fans, making complex strategies and player performances easier to understand.

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