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Sean Dyche will miss Burnley's FA Cup clash with Huddersfield after testing POSITIVE for Covid as Clarets boss becomes latest manager forced to miss a game due to contracting the virus

Sean Dyche has tested positive for Covid and will miss Burnley's FA Cup game against Huddersfield this weekend, the club have confirmed.

The 50-year-old is now in self-isolation but will not be on the touchline for the third round clash on Saturday.

'Burnley Football Club can confirm manager Sean Dyche will miss this weekend's FA Cup third round tie at home to Huddersfield Town, after testing positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday,' the Clarets announced on Thursday.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has tested positive for Covid and will miss their FA Cup game

Burnley Football Club can confirm manager Sean Dyche will miss this weekend's FA Cup third round tie at home to Huddersfield Town, after testing positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday.