Schlager injury throws ÖFB team in the World Cup qualifier and club World Cup in uncertainty!

Schlager injury throws ÖFB team in the World Cup qualifier and club World Cup in uncertainty!

Salzburg, Österreich - Alexander Schlager, the goalkeeper of Red Bull Salzburg, has to pause for several weeks due to a wrist injury. Team boss Ralf Rangnick said that Schlager was not in the squad of the Austrian national team for the World Cup qualification, which was primarily due to the injury. This injury occurred in the final phase of the Admiral Bundesliga season on the left wrist, as a hit in training before the penultimate championship game against Blau-Weiß Linz fell unhappily. Studies have shown that surgery is not necessary, but the wrist must be immobilized for several weeks.

The uncertainty about Schlager's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place in the USA from June 14 to July 13, remains great. The decision depends largely on the course of his recovery. ÖFB team boss Ralf Rangnick estimates that hits may be four to six weeks. In the meantime, possible alternatives for active participation in the club World Cup are considered. According to the "Salzburger Nachrichten", three young goalkeepers, Christian Zawieschitzky, Salko Hamzic and Jonas Krumrey, could take over the position of Schlager if he is not fit until then.

young talents are ready

In particular, 18-year-old Christian Zawieschitzky has a good chance of taking over the first goalkeeper position at the club World Cup. The development of young talents is increasingly promoted in the Bundesliga, which is also important in this case. Routine Janis Blaswich will not take part in the trip, since it has already been officially adopted, which further increases the need for the young goalkeepers.

The violation of Schlager meets Red Bull Salzburg in a crucial phase. A comprehensive analysis of the injury situation in the Bundesliga shows that injuries often arise from game overload or unhappy falls. Last season, muscle injuries were recorded as the most common type of injury, while injuries to the thigh, knee and ankle also occurred frequently. Such an injury pattern is currently also evident in other teams and can significantly influence the course of the league and the performance of individual players. Further details were published on Fussballhirgerungen.com

Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation around Alexander Schlager will develop. The coming weeks will be crucial, both for his recovery and for the planning of Red Bull Salzburg for the upcoming club World Cup. Fans and team members hope for a quick improvement, while new talents have to be encouraged to close the gap.