Neither completed the final training session on Saturday morning in Marbella, nor did offensive man Andreas Weimann with the team. Freiburg legionnaire Philipp Lienhart has the best chance of playing in the center of defense alongside captain David Alaba.
Danso, who recently showed strong performances for RC Lens in the French league, is suffering from muscular problems, according to ÖFB information. Feyenoord-Rotterdam professional Trauner had to skip training on Friday due to hip problems. Lienhart, on the other hand, has overcome his slight ankle injury. Weimann was diagnosed with a strained inner ligament after being hit on the knee in the arduous 1-0 friendly win against Andorra in Malaga on Wednesday. “He will almost certainly not be able to play,” said team boss Ralf Rangnick.
Alexander Prass, who made his international debut against Andorra, is struggling with calf problems. The Sturm Graz winger completed an additional warm-up program in Marbella on Saturday but then trained with the team. The ÖFB team flew late from the training camp in Andalusia to Vienna on Saturday afternoon. Later in the evening there was a press conference with Rangnick and Lienhart before the Italy game.
Source: Nachrichten
