Baumgartner ruled out with injury as Austria confirm no World Cup replacement
Baumgartner has been ruled out of the World Cup with a thigh injury. Rangnick said the entire squad is devastated, but Austria will not call up a replacement player.
Baumgartner has been ruled out of the World Cup with a thigh injury. Rangnick said the entire squad is devastated, but Austria will not call up a replacement player.
Austria midfielder Christoph Baumgartner has been ruled out of the World Cup after picking up an injury in a warm-up match, while captain David Alaba has recovered and is cleared to travel with the squad. Austria face Jordan in their opening match on June 16.
Brazil forward Neymar missed the national team's first training session to undergo imaging exams due to a calf injury, as Carlo Ancelotti prepares for a friendly against Panama while also facing the Champions League final and multiple key player absences.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has called on Mikel Arteta to take a gamble and start recovering defender Jurriën Timber in the Champions League final, while Ruud Gullit still views Paris Saint-Germain as the favorites.
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman said Jurriën Timber's groin injury is not looking promising and the defender could miss the World Cup, while Memphis Depay is expected to play for Corinthians before rejoining the squad.
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