Christoph Baumgartner has published a harsh letter in which he explained his feelings after being left out of the World Cup due to an injury. In the best moment of his career, the great star of Austria for the event that begins in nine days in the United States, suffered a puncture in the quadriceps of his right leg that has forced him to leave the concentration. A stick for which he finds no consolation right now.
“First of all, thank you very much for the many wishes for recovery and your messages. Unfortunately, playing in the World Cup was a great dream that has been shattered. I still can’t believe it. It is definitely the most difficult day of my career and I will surely need some time before I get over this defeat.
When the first disappointment is over, I will do everything possible to get back on the field as soon as possible… And stronger than ever! To my guys on the national team: I wish you the best from the bottom of my heart. Enjoy it and show what a special team we are! Even without being able to be on the field, I will do my best to support you as much as possible and will be your biggest fan. I love you all!”
Austria returned to the World Cup 28 years later and Baumgartner He attended the United States event as a great reference for the team along with David Alaba. But the injury has left him out of combat and the Austrian coach Ralf Rangnick It now has to look for a plan B to face the World Cup with guarantees, with Argentina, Jordan and Algeria as rivals in the first phase.