This archive report was first published on 9 November 2021.
Germany's national football squad is facing a setback as five players are in quarantine due to a Covid-19 outbreak.
According to the German federation (DFB), one of the players has tested positive for coronavirus, despite being fully vaccinated and currently asymptomatic.
The infected player has not been named, but Bild daily has identified him as Niklas Suele of Bayern Munich.
Four other players have been asked to isolate as close contacts of the infected individual, even though they have tested negative.
DFB director Oliver Bierhoff expressed his disappointment, saying, 'This news, coming so close before the closing World Cup qualifiers, is bitter for the coaching team as well as for Die Mannschaft.'
The outbreak comes as Germany is experiencing a surge in new Covid-19 infections, with its seven-day Covid rate striking a new record on November 9, 2021.
The case also raises questions about Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich, who has been unvaccinated due to 'personal concerns.'
More than 90 percent of footballers and backroom staff in Germany's top two leagues are vaccinated, according to figures released by the German Football League (DFL).
