Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann hopes to end his 14-day quarantine, having tested positive for Covid-19, in time for next Tuesday’s Champions League match against Benfica.

“If everything goes to plan, I will be on the sidelines,” Nagelsmann said in a press conference Friday, hoping to be back on the bench against Benfica with Bayern chasing a fourth straight win to stay top of their Champions League group.

The 34-year-old has been in house isolation since testing positive last week and must again sit out Saturday’s Bundesliga game at Union Berlin with Bayern top of the table.

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