David Alaba
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Back Line Anchor
Jun 24, 1992 (33)
Left
5'11"
172 lb
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Alaba logged one shot (zero on goal), three clearances, two interceptions and one block across 59 minutes during Austria's 3-1 win Tuesday against Jordan.
Analysis: Whether or not Alaba is still acclimating to a recent knock, he did not excel against Group J's least proven team. Alaba's lone shot was erratic, and Jordan almost got on the scoresheet earlier due to his failed clearance attempt during stoppage time. Not long after the Jordan team scored, Austria manager Ralf Rangnick underwent a triple substitution, which included Kevin Danso replacing Alaba. Though he is relatively out of form for Austria's next game, being the team captain means his team will look to him to fend off defending World Cup champion Argentina come Monday.
In starting XI against Jordan
Alaba (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Austria's World Cup opener versus Jordan.
Analysis: Alaba recovered fully from a slight blow he suffered during a friendly prior to the international competition, and he could be expected to log meaningful time on the pitch Tuesday. The defender has helped his national team through ball recovery stats lately, but he's also valuable as a corner-kick taker, having provided one assist over four starts in the World Cup qualifying stage. His presence from kickoff leaves both Kevin Danso and Marco Friedl on the bench for now.
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