Magath tests positive for COVID-19

By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff

New Hertha BSC coach Felix Magath will not be in the dugout against Hoffenheim this Saturday after returning a positive COVID-19 test.

Felix Magath will not be able to be present for his first game as Hertha BSC coach this weekend.

The German capital club have announced that the 68-year-old is not available for the time being after testing positive for coronavirus.

Magath was appointed new Hertha coach following last week's 2-0 defeat against Gladbach, taking over from Tayfun Korkut.

Hertha face Hoffenheim at home on Saturday.

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