“The fact is that Bayern would like to cancel the game. But the league decides that“, said Gladbach’s sports director Max Eberl after a phone call with Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic and a conversation with the German Football League (DFL) on Wednesday.
The Gladbachers are currently preparing, however “pretend the game is going to take place”said coach Adi Hütter. In addition to the eight players around Manuel Neuer and Leroy Sane who tested positive, Bayern are also missing Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Bouna Sarr (both Africa Cup) and Josip Stanisic (injured). The national players Leon Goretzka and Niklas Süle were also not on the training ground on Wednesday morning.