Noussair Mazraoui, who just turned 25, had medical tests that showed inflammation of the pericardium - the membrane surrounding the heart - Bayern said, adding that their defender would miss the winter camp in Qatar as a result. .
According to the statement from the German club, Noussair Mazraoui tested positive for Covid-19 during the World Cup which took place in the emirate last month, which caused him to miss the quarter-final against Portugal. (1-0) on December 10.
He was then released at halftime against France (0-2), and did not play the match for 3rd place against Croatia (1-2).
In the absence of an obligation to test against the Covid during the event, the reason for these absences had not been specified, after an initial injury contracted during the first group meeting against Croatia (0-0) November 23.
The duration of his unavailability is not mentioned by the German club, but the daily Bild evokes four to six weeks.
The Bavarian club will face Paris SG in the knockout stages of the Champions League next month
Last year, his Canadian teammate Alphonso Davies missed four months of competition due to heart complications after a Covid-19 infection.
Mazraoui's absence is bad news for Bayern Munich, who are already dealing with the serious injuries of their French international defender Lucas Hernandez (knee) and their goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer (broken leg).
They are both out for the rest of the season.
The Bavarian club will face Paris SG in the Champions League round of 16 next month.
In the league, the Munich leader will resume on January 20 on the ground of RB Leipzig.
