Alaba Fit for World Cup, Baumgartner Ruled Out
Austria captain David Alaba has been given the all-clear to travel for the upcoming World Cup after picking up a muscle injury on Monday. The medical staff confirmed that the defender has recovered sufficiently to join the squad.
However, the team faces a setback as midfielder Christoph Baumgartner has been ruled out of the tournament entirely. This news comes as a mixed bag for Austrian fans ahead of their opening matches.
The team will now rely on Alaba's experience to guide them through the group stages.
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