The German national football team has come across a massive blow ahead of their Nations League clash’s, captain Manuel Neuer and his Bayern Munich mate Leon Goretzka have been tested positive for Covid-19. With this, the duo will miss the affairs against Hungary and England in the Nations League.
Well, with the absence of both Neuer and Goretzka, Germany will have a major challenge to make a place for themselves in the final of the NL. They are currently at second position in the group and the clash against Hungary is a must win game.
Moreover, the German skipper has been facing a tough time with his league team Bayern as they have been on a winless account in the Bundesliga. The only victory for the German club was against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Germany coach Hansi Flick called up Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann as a replacement for Neuer, although Marc Andre Ter Stegen has likely been given a green signal for the match against Hungary. Furthermore, Wolfsburg midfielder Maximilian Arnold has come on board to compensate for the absence of Goretzka.
ℹ️ @Manuel_Neuer and @leongoretzka_ have tested positive for Covid-19. Both have been isolated from the team and will depart from the hotel. pic.twitter.com/MkvzssItZm
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) September 21, 2022
