FC Bayern: 9 positive players after the winter break, although the league warned several times

At the start of the second half of the season against Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Bayern had to do without nine players due to the corona. More than any other club from League 1 and 2. But why did it hit Munich so hard? Were players too sloppy with the obviously dangerous situation?

DFL also warned FC Bayern about Omikron

The “Sport Bild” has now published that the DFL has warned the clubs several times about the Omikron virus variant and the possible consequences for the game. On December 9th, the league even held an information event. The reminders were then repeated at the general meeting. A short time later there was also a detailed letter to all clubs and another letter shortly before Christmas.

The league called on the clubs several times to further improve the vaccination and booster rate. The DFL letter of December 22nd, which was sent to all clubs, also states: “In addition to a high vaccination and booster rate, it is essential at the moment that each club consults its local health department individually about appropriate preventive measures or shortening of team quarantines and, if possible, informed. “

Bundesliga: Travel should be prevented

The corresponding measures included the reduction of private contacts and the strict separation of vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Also important: the teams in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga were clearly encouraged to take a Christmas break. In other words: Travel should be avoided as much as possible.

Bayern President Herbert Hainer made it clear in his Christmas mail that he was demanding the most cautious action over the holidays. But some Bayern players had other plans, traveled during the winter break and did not follow advice from the league and their own club.

Neuer and Hernandez were infected in the Maldives

A total of nine players were missing from coach Julian Nagelsmann at the start of the second half of the season. Manuel Neuer and Lucas Hernandez tested positive for the corona virus in the Maldives. Kingsley Coman received a positive result in Dubai. Also due to the numerous failures, the Munich team lost 2-1 to Borussia Mönchengladbach and were immediately punished for the sloppy behavior of some of their players.

A positive example on Bavaria’s side is Jamal Musiala, who renounced a trip to his home country England. An exception for Bayern, the normal case in other clubs. For example, the specifications at BVB, Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt are said to have been clearer. Dortmund urged its players not to travel to risk areas.

One thing is certain: no team is so affected by positive corona cases after the winter break as FC Bayern. A scenario that would certainly have been avoidable due to the numerous letters from the DFL and a league event.