Lyon's Felix Bacher earns first Austria call-up in youthful squad

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·14 September 2026

Lyon's Felix Bacher earns first Austria call-up in youthful squad

Lyon defender Felix Bacher has received his first Austria call-up, with Ralf Rangnick naming a younger-looking squad.

According to L'Équipe, the 25-year-old arrived from Estoril in the summer and has started every league match for Lyon, earning selection for games against Israel, Kosovo and Ireland.

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David Alaba, 34 and currently without a club after leaving Real Madrid, is not included.

Marko Arnautovic is absent after retiring from international football, while Marcel Sabitzer has announced a break and will review his Austria future at the start of 2027.

Midfielder Vasilije Markovic, 18, a runner-up at the U17 World Cup in 2025, could also make his debut.

Source: L'Équipe

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