Bayern Munich’s opponents in the Champions League, RB Salzburg announced in a statement on Wednesday that they were affected by a coronavirus epidemic. In total, 15 team and staff members tested positive. The club, currently leaders of the Austrian Premier League, did not name those who were ill but said some had mild symptoms and all had been placed in quarantine. Wednesday’s practices have been cancelled.
The reigning Austrian champions will play their next match in the league on Sunday against LASK Linz. Salzburg will face Bayern Munich in the knockout stages of the Champions League on March 8, the two teams had left in a draw in the first leg (1-1).
ℹ etliche Akteure positiv auf Corona getestet
Eine routinemäßig durchgeführte Kontrolle hat bei einer größeren Anzahl an Spielern einen positiven Befund ergeben. Insgesamt sind bereits 15 Personen aus Mannschaft und Betreuerteam betroffen.
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— FC Red Bull Salzburg (@RedBullSalzburg) February 23, 2022