Austria manager Ralf Rangnick made the decision not to risk Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer during his side's 2-1 win over Estonia in their latest European Championship qualifier on Monday evening.
The former United boss, who left Old Trafford last May, announced that the Reds loanee was suffering from a knee injury following Friday night's 4-1 win over Azerbaijan, in which he scored twice and grabbed an assist. Rangnick confirmed that Sabitzer was continuing to play on with the problem and that it needed to be managed.
Sabitzer was named on the bench on Monday evening and was not called upon by his manager, despite Austria having to come from behind to seal all three points in the second half. They sealed the victory in the 88th minute, courtesy of a late winner from Michael Gregoritsch.
