Overview
- Sabitzer has agreed with Austria coach Ralf Rangnick to step away from national-team duty and will not be available for the upcoming Nations League matches.
- Rangnick described the talks as open and trusting and said he expects Sabitzer could be available again when needed.
- The midfielder will miss at least the next four Nations League games, forcing Austria to adjust squad selection and tactical plans for those fixtures.
- Sabitzer, 32, has 102 caps and 27 goals for Austria and said the past two years were very intense, noting the decision aims to protect his ability to play at a high level for Borussia Dortmund.
- The player and coach will reassess his international status early next year and a permanent retirement has been left open but not confirmed.