Germans Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka are set to miss next week’s Nations League clash with England after testing positive for Covid-19.
The German Football Association (DFB) has announced that veteran goalkeeper Neuer and midfielder Goretzka, both from Bayern Munich, have been isolated and will leave the team hotel.
Germany host Hungary in Leipzig on Friday before traveling to Wembley to face England next Monday.
Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has been called up as a replacement and a new cover will be announced in due course.
A DFB statement read: “Leon Goretzka (27) and Manuel Neuer (36) tested positive for Coronavirus on Wednesday morning.
“The two national players of FC Bayern München have been isolated and will leave the team hotel. Due to a positive coronavirus test within one of the players’ private circles, the medical team carried out a rapid antigen test on the entire national team.
“All coaching staff and team members are required to test negative before travelling. Confirmed contacts of both players will be tested daily.
