Marcel Sabitzer takes break from Austria duty

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·13 September 2026

Marcel Sabitzer takes break from Austria duty

Marcel Sabitzer has announced he is taking a break from international football with Austria.

According to L'Équipe, the 32-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder is pausing selection on a temporary basis and has accumulated 102 caps and 27 goals.

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He cited physical overload, explaining he has effectively played the equivalent of three consecutive seasons because of the 2026 World Cup, where Austria lost 0-3 to Spain in the round of 32, and the Club World Cup.

Sabitzer previously played for Rapid Vienna, RB Salzburg and Manchester United.

A full review will take place early next year with head coach Ralf Rangnick to assess a possible return, ahead of qualifying for Euro 2028 in the UK and Ireland.

Source: L'Équipe

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