BERLIN — Bayern Munich women’s team have been hit
by seven COVID-19 cases in their squad ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League
quarter-final second leg at Paris Saint-Germain.
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The Germans lost the first leg 2–1 at the
Allianz Arena last Tuesday when PSG striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto scored
twice.
“It’s a catastrophe that the virus is hitting
us like this, especially in the decisive weeks,” said Bayern head coach Jens
Scheuer.
Germany defender Maximiliane Rall was
confirmed Tuesday as the seventh member of Bayern’s squad to test positive.
Linda Dallmann, Jovana Damnjanovic, Karolina
Vilhjalmsdottir, Carina Wenninger, Sarah Zadrazil and Franziska Kett were all
confirmed as positive cases on Sunday before a 4–0 league win against Essen.
Attacking midfielder Viviane Asseyi is
suspended, meaning Bayern could have just two outfield players on the bench at
the Parc des Princes.
Scheuer says rescheduling the match is not an
option as “UEFA says we have to play”.
According to the regulations, 13 players
including at least one goalkeeper must be available.
Bayern midfielder Giulia Gwinn says the dire
situation could gel the team.
“Something like this can release new energy,”
she said.
“We definitely want to make it to the
semifinals. We will try to give it out all — even for those sitting at home.”
Bayern are away again on Sunday at women’s Bundesliga
leaders VfL Wolfsburg, who host Arsenal Thursday in their Champions League
quarterfinal after a 1–1 draw in the first leg.
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