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Reports Say Ralf Rangnick Hospitalized for Emergency Treatment After Ankle Surgery Infection

The claims, carried by The Sun from Bild, have not been confirmed by Austria's FA.

Overview

  • German outlet Bild, as relayed by The Sun, reports the Austria manager contracted a hospital-acquired infection following surgery last week in Bavaria and now faces an extended stay.
  • The reports say a planned September 29 announcement of Austria's squad has been called off.
  • Assistant coach Lars Kornetka is reportedly set to oversee duties for the October international window.
  • Austria are scheduled to face San Marino and Romania in World Cup qualifiers next month.
  • Rangnick had a routine ankle procedure in June, then required emergency surgery in July for an inflamed wound, and was seen using an e-bike during a match earlier this month while recovering.