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Ralf Rangnick Undergoes Emergency Surgery, Eyes Friday Discharge

Austrian FA officials say he is stable after infected wound surgery with a Friday discharge set to clear the way for his return ahead of September qualifiers

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Overview

  • Rangnick was readmitted to a Salzburg clinic on July 9 after a routine late-June ankle operation developed a serious infection
  • He underwent emergency surgery to address the inflamed wound and is now reported to be in stable condition
  • Austrian FA spokesman Thomas Trukesitz assured that Rangnick’s health is good and urged fans to have no concerns
  • Medical staff expect the 67-year-old coach to be discharged on Friday to continue his recovery at home
  • Once fit, he is slated to resume training Austria’s national team ahead of early-September World Cup qualifiers against Cyprus and Bosnia & Herzegovina