ÖFB star Alaba celebrates comeback in the Nations League clash against Serbia!

ÖFB star Alaba celebrates comeback in the Nations League clash against Serbia!

The Austrian national team is ready to face Serbia on the eve of a crucial game in the Nations League playoffs. How on oe24.at reports, team boss Ralf Rangnick will mobilize the best forces at 8:45 p.m. in the sold-out Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna to lay the foundation for promotion. Particular attention is paid to the comeback of David Alaba, who will play his 106th international match after a lengthy injury break.

His comeback is seen as the emotional highlight of the evening after Alaba last appeared on the pitch against Germany on November 23, 2023. The 32-year-old has recovered well after a torn cruciate ligament and expressed himself today.at: "I feel really good and have been able to take my steps forward. I have a lot of confidence in myself." Nevertheless, the central question is whether he can last the entire season. The team boss makes it clear that it is about finding a balance between playing time and risk of injury, which makes Alaba a “very special player”.

Positioning and strategy

Rangnick still leaves a few surprises open in his starting lineup, both the position of the striker and possible tactical changes are up for grabs. “Of course we want to get back to the top league,” said Rangnick, who emphasized that it is important to gain self-confidence for the World Cup qualification that begins in June. The tension in the stadium is palpable, because with 46,000 spectators expected, the pressure on the team will be enormous.