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Tom Blow

Christian Atsu still missing after Turkey earthquake as fresh fears shared by club doctor

Former Chelsea and Newcastle winger Christian Atsu is still to be located following an earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Former Premier League star Atsu, was in an 11-story building when the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday morning - causing devastation in the region. More than 11,000 people are known to have been killed by the event, with rescue attempts ongoing.

Atsu is on the books at Hatayspor. The Turkish club's manager Mustafa Ozat said Atsu was removed from the wreckage on Tuesday, while the Ghana Football Association said: "We've received some positive news that Christian Atsu has been successfully rescued from the rubble of the collapsed building and is receiving treatment. Let’s continue to pray for Christian."

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