Alaba enthusiastic about the comeback-Austria cheers over Captain return
Alaba enthusiastic about the comeback-Austria cheers over Captain return
Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Wien, Österreich - An exciting comeback experienced Austria's football star David Alaba after almost 486 days of absence. The 32-year-old captain returned in the sold-out Ernst Happel Stadium and led the ÖFB team to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the promotion playoff of the UEFA Nations League against Serbia. Alaba was decisively involved in the lead goal and surprised everyone by completing 90 minutes throughout the season. After the game, team boss Ralf Rangnick expressed his amazement at Alaba's physical fitness: "Above all, he surprised me physically. To be honest, I didn't trust him to do that at this level," said Rangnick. Alaba himself, on the other hand, was optimistic: "I feel really very good and was able to take my steps forward", as reports.
Rangnick praises Alaba's return
The return of Alaba was not only very well received in the stadium, the teammates also praised his influence on the team. "He gives the whole team a lot," said Philipp Lienhart. Rangnick added that Alaba's return had great positive effects on both the square and in the cabin. The coach added: "If he stays healthy, he has shown that he can actually become an old David Alaba and find it back to the old form", which is particularly important after his long injury break.
The risk of injury is now in the room despite the successful comeback. Rangnick still had uncertainties in the line -up of how much playing Alaba should really play, and addressed the importance of the upcoming qualification games for the 2026 World Cup. With this return and the associated trust in Alaba's skills, the ÖFB team shows itself on a promising path into the next challenges, such as laola1.at
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