While his ÖFB teammates are sweating for the qualifying clash against Belgium on Friday (8.45 p.m./live on Servus TV), captain David Alaba is successfully working on his Real comeback. The return of the defense boss is certain.
Whether the loss of Inter Milan striker Marko Arnautovic or the big question mark behind the duo Marcel Sabitzer (trained with the team for the first time on Wednesday) and Michael Gregoritsch. Team boss Ralf Rangnick has been receiving numerous bad news for days.
But the biggest shock was probably the absence of ÖFB team captain David Alaba. The Real Madrid star was called up to the red-white-red team, but the 31-year-old’s rejection came on Monday. There’s no chance of a qualifying double, but that’s what the comeback plan for the Royals is.
Alaba should be back on the pitch against Sevilla
Finally light at the end of the tunnel: During the league break, the defense boss is training for his return. The Spanish sports newspaper Marca has now even revealed the fixed date for Alaba’s return. In the cracker against Sevilla and former team-mate Sergio Ramos on October 21st (6:30 p.m.), the defense boss is expected to wear the Real jersey again.
Not only good news for ÖFB coach Rangnick, who could rely on his captain again in the last qualifying game against Estonia on November 16th, but also for Real coach Carlo Ancelotti. Antonio Rudiger is currently the only available central defender for the Spaniards. And it will stay that way until El Clasico on October 28th, as Nacho is suspended for three games after a red card.
Tuesday in NBA fever – Friday at the ÖFB party
Together with other Real kickers, the Viennese took a short break on Tuesday during the basketball test match between Real Madrid and Dallas Mavericks (127:132). As a big NBA fan, the 31-year-old didn’t want to miss the spectacle at Madrid’s WiZink Center. Girlfriend Shalimar Heppner gave a few impressions via Instagram. Including a loving selfie with her David.
In the cracker against Belgium on Friday, the superstar, along with Marko Arnautovic and Stefan Posch, will not be on the team
field stand. However, as noble fans, the top stars keep their fingers crossed from the sidelines. So that if they win, they can celebrate their guaranteed participation in the European Championship together with the national team.
Real Madrid kicker in NBA fever
Basketball fans: David Alaba & girlfriend Shalimar Heppner
The “Royals” surprisingly won against Dallas Mavericks with 127:123.
Alaba with Real colleague Brahim Diaz.
Toni Kroos and his children and brother Toni Kroos also kept their fingers crossed for the Real basketball players.
The injured Bianco goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and midfielder Lucas Vázquez also appeared at the WiZink Center.
2023-10-11 17:28:44
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