BREAKING: Bayern Coach Nagelsmann Tests Positive for Covid-19
Despite being fully vaccinated, Julian Nagelsmann, 34, head coach of FC Bayern Munich, has tested positive for COVID-19. He is returning to Munich separately from the team by air ambulance and will self-isolate at home.
Gathogo Wanjiru 
The German club revealed the news on Thursday morning, just hours after their Champions League victory over Benfica in Lisbon.
Bayern beat Benfica 4-0 thanks to two goals from Leroy Sane, one from Robert Lewandowski, and an own goal by Everton.
Nagelsmann was not on the bench for the match as Bayern revealed before kick-off he was suffering from a “flu-like infection”.
Instead, his assistants Dino Toppmoller and Xaver Zembrod took charge of the team.
Bayern has confirmed Nagelsmann had contracted coronavirus, despite the 34-year-old having received both doses of the vaccine against it.
Bayern is next in action this weekend when they will host Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
In a statement, the club said: “Despite being fully vaccinated, Julian Nagelsmann, 34, head coach of FC Bayern Munich, has tested positive for Covid-19.
“He is returning to Munich separately from the team by air ambulance and will self-isolate at home.”
