Former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangick has undergone emergency surgery after being rushed to hospital.
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Rangnick underwent routine procedureSubsequently picked up an infectionTaken to hospital for another operationFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The 67-year-old had a routine ankle operation in June but subsequently picked up an infection after the wound became seriously inflamed, according to . Rangnick was then hospitalised again and underwent further surgery. The second operation was successful and Rangnick is now on the road to recovery.
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Rangnick will hope to return to work once he has completely recovered from his recent hospitalisation. The former Manchester United coach is currently the manager of the Austria national team and is hoping to guide the side to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rangnick's team have won their first two group games in Group H.
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Austrian FA spokesman Thomas Trukesitz said: "Ralf Rangnick is doing well. Nobody needs to have any concerns about his health."
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Rangnick is still expected to take charge of Austria in September when World Cup qualifying resumes. Austria face Cyprus on September 6 and then take on Bosnia and Herzegovina three days later.