Gernot Traunerdefense of Austriawill not come in time to face Turkey in the round of 16 of European Cup due to his muscle problems, as confirmed this Sunday by the Austrian Football Association. The Feyenoord center-back was injured in the match his team won against Poland (1-3), the second in the group stage, and since then he has been fighting to overcome a muscle injury that prevented him from playing against the Netherlands.
Coach Ralf Rangnick deeply regretted his loss because of his player’s knowledge of Dutch football. “I’m sad for him, he was in excellent shape. He’s been playing in the Netherlands for several years, obviously this is one of the games he likes to play the most. But he can’t play, and maybe he won’t be fit for the round of 16.” final, if we get there,” the coach said in a press conference before defeating the Netherlands 2-3 to clearly reach the next stage.
Now, his suspicions have been confirmed and it is official that Trauner will not face Turkey. However, in Austria they hope to have their starting centre-back in the next round, provided they can eliminate the Turkish team at the next stage.
Source: La Verdad
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