THE manager of Bayern Munich, Julian Nagelsmann, has tested positive for coronavirus despite being fully vaccinated.
The club confirmed the news in the early hours of today, October 21, 2021, in a statement which read:
"Julian Nagelsmann has tested positive for the coronavirus despite being fully vaccinated, he will return to Munich separately from the team by air ambulance and will isolate at home."
Nagelsmann missed the Champions League's fixture game against Benfica yesterday, October 20, 2021, after reporting ill; his assistant coaches Dino Toppmoeller and Xaver Zembrod took over duties on the bench.
Despite the 34 year old's absence, Bayern was still able to trash Benfica 4-0, with Leroy Sane scoring a brace to keep Bayern Munich at the top of the group E table.
It is unknown when Nagelsmann will return to the team but it might be after the international break in November.