Stefan Posch
MainzRB
Possession Builder
May 14, 1997 (29)
Right
6'2"
181 lb
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Trains partially with team
Posch (jaw) took part in a portion of Austria's training session at Harder Stadium with a special brace made for him in Los Angeles, though it remains unclear whether he will be able to play against Argentina, according to the Austria federation.
Analysis: Posch's involvement in training, even in a limited capacity, is an encouraging sign following the fractured jaw he sustained against Jordan, though Austria's medical staff will need more time to determine his readiness for the next group stage clash. Konrad Laimer and Alexander Prass remain on standby at right-back should Posch be unable to feature against Argentina.
Avoids surgery for jaw fracture
Posch (jaw) has been confirmed with a fractured jaw following a CT scan after the injury sustained during the opening group stage victory over Jordan, with surgery not currently deemed necessary, according to OFB oefb at.
Analysis: Posch's diagnosis is more encouraging than initially feared after coach Ralf Rangnick had suggested a broken jaw could rule him out for the remainder of the tournament, and the absence of a surgical requirement gives Austria hope that their right-back could return sooner than expected. A specially designed mouthguard is being manufactured to support the healing process, leaving open the possibility of him featuring in the next group stage clash against Argentina. His availability for that fixture will depend on how quickly the mouthguard can be produced and how he responds to wearing it in training, with Konrad Laimer and Alexander Prass remaining on standby should he be unable to feature.
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