By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Hoffenheim midfielder tests positive for COVID-19

Hoffenheim have announced that Florian Grillitsch has returned a positive test for COVID-19.
Florian Grillitsch missed Hoffenheim's first Bundesliga game of 2022 against Augsburg on Saturday as he sat out with illness.

The Bundesliga outfit have since confirmed that the 26-year-old has tested positive for COVID-19.

"After an initial Covid test was negative, a retest on Sunday showed a positive result," the club said in a statement.

The 26-year-old has made 12 appearances for Hoffenheim this season.

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