The German national team made a shock announcement on Wednesday (21), confirming that two of the team's core players - Neua and Goleska - had tested positive for the new coronavirus in a recent test. The pair of Bayern Munich stars have been immediately sent to quarantine and will not be able to take part in the UEFA Nations League fixture against Hungary in the early hours of Saturday morning (24th), as well as the crucial away game against England in the early hours of next Tuesday morning (27th).
It was reported that a confirmed case emerged from the circle of friends of a player within the German team, and the team doctors then tested the entire team. The results were disheartening, with Newa and Golezka both diagnosed. The impact on the strength of the German team should not be underestimated. The team leader Felix was quick to make adjustments and called up Hoffenheim's goalkeeper Oliver Baldwin as an emergency replacement. In addition, due to the withdrawal of midfielder Zulian Brandt due to injury, the German team once again adjusted the lineup, Wofsburg midfielder Max Maierotte was urgently called up to the team. Germany is currently in second place in Group A3 of the UEFA Europa League with one win and three draws in four matches.
