Austria’s manager, Ralf Rangnick, has finalized the 26-man squad that represents Austria at EURO 2024 in Germany.

The team aims to make a strong impression despite the absence of their star player, David Alaba, who is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury.

Austria Squad EURO 2024

Here is the complete list of the Austria squad for EURO 2024:

Goalkeepers:

  • Patrick Pentz (Brondby)
  • Heinz Lindner (Union Saint-Gilloise)
  • Niklas Hedl (Rapid Wien)

Defenders:

  • Stefan Lainer (Borussia Monchengladbach)
  • Stefan Posch (Bologna)
  • Max Wober (Borussia Monchengladbach)
  • Philipp Lienhart (Freiburg)
  • Kevin Danso (Lens)
  • Phillipp Mwene (Mainz)
  • Flavius Daniliuc (Red Bull Salzburg)
  • Leopold Querfeld (Rapid Wien)

Midfielders:

  • Marcel Sabitzer (Borussia Dortmund)
  • Florian Grillitsch (Hoffenheim)
  • Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig)
  • Konrad Laimer (Bayern Munich)
  • Florian Kainz (Cologne)
  • Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig)
  • Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen)
  • Alexander Prass (Sturm Graz)
  • Matthias Seidl (Rapid Vienna)

Forwards:

  • Marko Arnautovic (Inter Milan)
  • Michael Gregoritsch (Freiburg)
  • Andreas Weimann (West Brom)
  • Patrick Wimmer (Wolfsburg)
  • Marco Grull (Rapid Wien)
  • Maximilian Entrup (TSV Hartberg)

Austria Fixtures EURO 2024

  • June 17: Austria vs. France, Merkur Spiel-Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
  • June 21: Poland vs. Austria, Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
  • June 25: Netherlands vs. Austria, Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany

Austria Manager: Ralf Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick, known for his systematic and attack-minded approach, has brought a new energy to the Austrian team. Despite a challenging stint at Manchester United, Rangnick has rejuvenated Austria’s football style and has brought the supporters back onside with impressive performances.

Austria’s Star Player: Christoph Baumgartner

With David Alaba absent, Christoph Baumgartner becomes Austria’s focal point. The 24-year-old RB Leipzig midfielder was a key figure at Euro 2020 and has only improved since. Known for his versatility, Baumgartner is capable of delivering clever assists and classy finishes.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Austria boasts a strong midfield, led by the rejuvenated Marcel Sabitzer and the dependable Konrad Laimer. The team has shown improved form under Rangnick, playing more attack-minded football compared to previous years. The squad’s familiarity with Rangnick’s system from their club experiences is also a significant advantage.