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Senegal midfielder Faty discharged after recovering from coronavirus in Turkey

Senegal midfielder Ricardo Faty has been discharged from a Turkish hospital on Monday after recovering from coronavirus.

Faty tested positive to the virus last Tuesday during a medical examination carried out by Ankaragucu ahead of their first training session after the lockdown in Turkey.

“Unfortunately, one of our players has tested positive for Covid-19, and further advanced checks were carried out. His treatment starts in the hospital. We will be informing our fans regarding the situation of our footballer during the treatment process,” the club statement read.

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The former Roma and Bursaspor midfielder took to social media to announce his recovery on Monday and praised the healthcare workers for their ‘extraordinary job’.