The ÖFB team boss has to contend with major personnel concerns ahead of the upcoming international matches. Five players already injured.
ÖFB team boss Franco Foda gets worry lines
Austria's soccer team boss Franco Foda has to contend with major personnel concerns ahead of the World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday in the Republic of Moldova, on Saturday in Israel and the following Tuesday at home against Scotland. On Sunday, Xaver Schlager apparently suffered a serious knee injury in Wolfsburg's 1-0 home win over RB Leipzig. An exact diagnosis was still pending. The midfielder twisted his knee in the 67th minute.
The Leipzigers were missing Marcel Sabitzer, whose move to FC Bayern is imminent according to the German media. However, the Styrian was not in the squad because of the possible transfer, emphasized coach Jesse Marsch. “I can honestly say he's injured,” said the American.
While Sabitzer and Schlager still officially appeared in the ÖFB squad on Sunday evening, three players will definitely be missing. Sasa Kalajdzic (shoulder injury) and Stefan Lainer (broken ankle) are not available for the entire autumn international match, and captain Julian Baumgartlinger canceled due to knee problems.
