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Mostovoy pulls out of Russia squad after positive Covid-19 test

Related Topics: Russia, COVID-19, FC Dinamo Moscow

The 23-year-old winger will miss the tournament after he was found to have contracted coronavirus

Andrey Mostovoy has had to withdraw from the Russia squad ahead of Euro 2020.

The 23-year-old has tested positive for Covid-19 just a day before their tournament opener against Belgium.

Dynamo Moscow defender Roman Evgeniev has taken Mostovoy's place in the 26-man squad.

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What has been said?

"There has been a change in the Russian team's bid for UEFA Euro 2020," Russia announced on social media.

"In connection with the unfavourable result of the PCR testing of Andrey Mostovoy, the coaching staff decided to include defender Roman Evgeniev in the team for the tournament instead.