Sabitzer to take break from Austria national team
Sabitzer, 32, said he needs to manage his energy after three seasons since Euro 2024 and will revisit his Austria future next year.
- On Sunday, Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer announced he is taking a break from the national team and will miss this year's UEFA Nations League matches.
- Sabitzer cited an intense schedule since Euro 2024, noting he has "effectively played three seasons" due to the Club World Cup and World Cup, and wants to preserve his career at the highest level.
- Austrian coach Ralf Rangnick said it was a "shame" to lose the midfielder but understood the decision, noting they will make a joint determination regarding his return for the 2028 European Championship qualifiers early next year.
- Rangnick is expected to announce his squad on Monday for Nations League matches against Israel in Linz on September 24 and Kosovo in Vienna on September 29, with Ireland and Kosovo fixtures following in October.
- The midfielder, who has scored 27 goals in 102 appearances, will reassess his international future before the 2028 European Championship qualifiers begin next March, though he remains available if needed according to the OFB.
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Sabitzer announces break from Austrian national team, to miss Nations League matches
In a statement released by the Austrian football associations, Sabitzer — who has scored 27 times in 102 appearances for the national side — said that he would reasses his future ahead of the 2028 European Championship qualifiers.
Sabitzer to take break from Austria national team
Sept 13 : Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer will take a break from the national team and not be available for this year’s Nations League group matches, the country's football association (OFB) said on Sunday.The 32-year-old Borussia Dortmund player, who has scored 27 goals in 102 appearances for his count
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer will not be available to Austria in the next four Nations League games due to an injury. The Austrian Football Federation has confirmed that the 32-year-old will be absent in this cycle, while his return to the representative for the 2028 European Championship qualifiers is not ruled out. ⚽️🙁 UEFA Nations League ohne Marcel Sabitzer 💪🏻🇦🇹 Rückkehr zur UEFA EURO 2028 Quali nicht ausgeschlossen Der …
After intense years, 32-year-old midfield player wants to "carefully deal with forces" and will not be available at least in the upcoming Nations League games.
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