World Cup Comeback After 3 Years Away for Austrian Midfielder
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The selections finalise their details for the start of the World Cup and all have to deal with setbacks.One of the ones that had to make a last-minute change is Austria, Argentina's rival in Group J, as an injury opened the doors to Dejan Ljubicic that was not part of the process for three years.As with all the teams, the preparations usually offer certainties to tactically adjust the equipment, but it can also cause problems, as happened with m…
After 3 Years Away, A Surprise FIFA World Cup Comeback For Austrian Midfielder
The last time Dejan Ljubicic played for Austria was nearly three years ago. Now a teammate's injury has given him a surprise comeback at the World Cup.Austria coach Ralf Rangnick called up Ljubicic late Wednesday to replace key midfielder Christoph Baumgartner, who injured his right thigh while warming up for a pre-World Cup friendly against Tunisia last week and needed surgery.Ljubicic is set to join Austria at the team camp in Santa Barbara on…
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World Cup comeback after 3 years away for Austrian midfielder
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — The last time Dejan Ljubicic played for Austria was nearly three years ago. Now a teammate's injury has given him a surprise comeback at the World Cup.
Austria Adjusts Squad Amid Injury Setback | Sports-Games
Austria's coach, Ralf Rangnick, has called up Dejan Ljubicic to replace the injured Christoph Baumgartner for the upcoming tournament. Baumgartner suffered a thigh injury during a friendly match against Tunisia. Despite initially sticking with the original squad, Rangnick decided to include Ljubicic from Schalke.
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