Christoph Baumgartner
26-Year-Old
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 8/1/2026
Continues rehabilitation at WC camp
Baumgartner (muscular) will travel to Austria's World Cup camp in Santa Barbara to continue his rehabilitation following the successful procedure on his muscle injury, with the federation and RB Leipzig accommodating his wish to recover in the national team environment, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Baumgartner sustained the injury ahead of the June 1 friendly against Tunisia and has already undergone a successful procedure, ruling him out of the World Cup entirely. Despite his unavailability for the tournament, the 26-year-old will spend a week at the Austrian camp working on his recovery under optimal medical conditions provided by both the federation and RB Leipzig. His presence in the camp will allow him to support his teammates during the competition while continuing his rehabilitation in familiar surroundings. A return to action ahead of next season remains the primary target, with the procedure expected to have him fit for the 2026-27 campaign.
Baumgartner sustained the injury ahead of the June 1 friendly against Tunisia and has already undergone a successful procedure, ruling him out of the World Cup entirely. Despite his unavailability for the tournament, the 26-year-old will spend a week at the Austrian camp working on his recovery under optimal medical conditions provided by both the federation and RB Leipzig. His presence in the camp will allow him to support his teammates during the competition while continuing his rehabilitation in familiar surroundings. A return to action ahead of next season remains the primary target, with the procedure expected to have him fit for the 2026-27 campaign.
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Undergoes procedure
Baumgartner (thigh) has undergone a procedure on his muscle injury and will start his rehabilitation, according to his club.
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Ruled out of World Cup
Baumgartner (thigh) has been ruled out of the World Cup after an MRI examination confirmed a muscle injury in his right thigh, the Austrian Football Federation announced.
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Suffers adductor issue
Baumgartner was a late scratch from Austria's starting XI for Monday's 1-0 victory over Tunisia after feeling a stab of pain in the adductor area during the warmup, with coach Ralf Rangnick awaiting further examination results before providing a clearer picture on the severity, according to Sky Sport Austria. "We still have to wait and see what is going on with Baumi. We will only know tomorrow how serious the injury is. Hopefully not too serious. It stabbed him during a shot on goal, more in the hip flexor area."
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Assists with lone chance created
Baumgartner had an assist with his lone chance created while firing four shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.
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Nets goal in defeat
Baumgartner scored a goal while crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.
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Manchester United keen on move
Manchester United are expressing interest in making a move to sign Baumgartner, writes Jordan Davies of The Sun.
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Baumgartner has been dubbed as "the new Michael Ballack" and quite a few Premier League sides are already scouting the talented Hoffenheim playmaker. The 21-year-old has been hailed as one of Austria's biggest talents for years - and is already turning heads in the Bundesliga. There's a strong chance he completes a move to England sooner than later based on the rumors around him.
Baumgartner has been dubbed as "the new Michael Ballack" and quite a few Premier League sides are already scouting the talented Hoffenheim playmaker. The 21-year-old has been hailed as one of Austria's biggest talents for years - and is already turning heads in the Bundesliga. There's a strong chance he completes a move to England sooner than later based on the rumors around him.