Bayern's Gnabry tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Atletico game

The 25-year-old had earlier on Tuesday trained with the team and coach Hansi Flick had told all players were fit for the start of its title defence.

Bayern Munich confirmed in a statement that the 25-year-old winger has tested COVID-19 positive and is quarantined at home ahead of its first Champions League of the season.

Bayern Munich will be without winger Serge Gnabry for its Champions League group game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday after he tested positive for COVID-19, the German champion said on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old had earlier on Tuesday trained with the team and coach Hansi Flick had told a news conference all players were fit for the start of its title defence.

"The attacking player feels good and is quarantined at home," Bayern said in a statement.

The Bavarians, who won five trophies in 2020, including the Champions League, face the Spaniards in the first of its group matches in the competition