Rangnick draws consequences: Rapid trio because of homophber statements!

Rangnick draws consequences: Rapid trio because of homophber statements!

ÖFB team boss Ralf Rangnick announced a surprising post-nomination shortly before the decisive playoff first leg in the UEFA Nations League against Serbia on Thursday. Jonas Auer from SK Rapid joins the contingent and will take part in the final training on Wednesday. The 24-year-old full-back is planned to protect Alexander Prass, who suffers from ankle problems. Auer completed 34 missions for Rapid this season, scored two goals and gave four assists, and was nominated for the national team for the second time after he was appointed in March 2023 without being used.

At the same time, Rangnick takes clear measures against three rapid players: Marco Grüll, Guido Burgstaller and Niklas Hedl were not nominated for the first course of the European Championship year. The reason is their insulting and homophobic failures after the Vienna derby last week. Rangnick announced that such behavior was not tolerated in his team. The players concerned had apologized to him, but Rangnick expects a serious examination of the topic of discrimination. "An apology as a lip service is not an excuse," said Rangnick. The Bundesliga has already blocked Burgstaller for three games, and Grüll and Hedl also had to face sanctions based on the incidents, such as

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