Ralf Rangnick was hospitalized due to an infection after surgery.

Situation of Ralf Rangnick

According to The Sun: Ralf Rangnick, the 67-year-old coach of the Austrian national team, urgently needs further treatment due to complications that arose after foot surgery. Reports indicate that he has contracted an infection following several surgical procedures in recent months.

The German newspaper Bild reports that Rangnick caught a 'hospital germ' after an operation last week in Bavaria. He is expected to spend a significant amount of time in the hospital.

The coach had to cancel the announcement of the national team roster, which was planned for September 29. Reports suggest that his assistant Lars Kornetka will take over for him during the upcoming international break in October.

Austria will play against San Marino and Romania in October as part of the World Cup qualifying.

Surgeries and their Consequences

Rangnick has already undergone emergency surgery on his foot as the first operation did not yield the desired results. In June, he required a planned procedure due to wear and tear of the ankle, but a severe wound infection necessitated a repeat operation in July.

Earlier this month, Rangnick used an e-bike to cross the field and reach the tunnel while Austria won 2-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina to reduce the strain on his injured ankle and accelerate recovery.

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Career of Ralf Rangnick

Since 2022, Rangnick has been the coach of the Austrian national team, hoping to lead the team to the World Cup next summer. His career also includes stints at clubs such as Manchester United, RB Leipzig, Schalke, and Stuttgart.

Under his guidance, Manchester United finished the season in sixth place, their worst position in the Premier League until it was surpassed last year. Although it was planned for him to remain with the club as an advisor, these plans were discarded after his appointment as coach of the Austrian selection.

Rangnick completed 29 matches as head coach of Manchester United, achieving 11 wins and suffering 8 defeats.

Rangnick was the coach of Manchester United from 2021 to 2022Getty The Austrian coach Ralf Rangnick is currently going through a difficult phase in his life related to his health. The infection following the foot surgeries could affect not only his coaching career but also the plans of the Austrian national team in the World Cup qualifying. It is crucial for him to recover quickly so that the team can count on the support of an experienced coach during the upcoming competitions.