The German record champions Bayern Munich would start the game against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday (8.30 p.m. / radio live report on BR24 Sport) due to the tense personnel situation after eight corona cases, I would be happy to postpone it.
“We currently have ten field players and two goalkeepers. That is why we are thinking about how we can play the game and have discussed the situation with the DFL,” said sports director Hasan Salihamidzic of the dpa.
Relocation unlikely
However, there does not seem to be any relocation. “There is a set of rules that we will adhere to like everyone else,” remarked Salihamidzic about the DFL game rules in the corona pandemic. “It looks like we’re going to play and then we’ll go into the game to win it,” remarked Bayern’s sports director.
Gladbach’s sports director Max Eberl had previously reported at a Borussia press conference that the Munich team “would like to cancel” the game. He had had contact with the DFL and also with colleague Salihamidzic on the matter. “That is not our topic,” said Eberl. Borussia also has four corona cases, but wants to compete. “Ultimately, the Bundesliga decides whether the game takes place or not,” said Gladbach’s coach Adi Hütter.
FC Bayern needs 15 “eligible players”
According to the DFL game regulations, at least 15 licensed players and / or amateurs / contract players who are authorized to play in the licensed team must be available. These 15 players must include nine licensed players, including a goalkeeper. Blocked or injured actors are also counted.
On Wednesday, coach Julian Nagelsmann had ten healthy field players and three goalkeepers in team training in Munich. The national player Leon Goretzka, who trains individually after knee problems, and defender Niklas Süle were missing. “Leon Goretzka has not played for five weeks. We don’t know whether he could play with Niklas Süle either. He has back problems,” reported Salihamidzic. It was also announced that Alphonso Davies had also tested Corona-positive.