Translate the following article text into English, retaining the HTML tags: Rapid Vienna Defender Auer Called Up for Austrian National Team
Rapid Vienna left-back Jonas Auer joined the ÖFB squad later, as announced by the ÖFB late in the morning. The reason is that Alexander Prass has been unable to train for the third consecutive day due to ankle problems and is also doubtful for the return match on Sunday in Belgrade.
Rapid Vienna Defender Auer as Backup for Injured Prass
Auer already participated in the final training session at the Ernst Happel Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Prass sustained his injury a week and a half ago while warming up before a league match for his club. "We actually still had a bit of hope that it would work out," said Rangnick. But on Wednesday morning it was clear that Prass could not even sit on the bench in Vienna. "We still have a bit of hope for the return match." Then, however, another full-back, Konrad Laimer, will be available again.
Laimer has established himself as a right-back at Bayern Munich, but in the ÖFB team, the key player has so far been used almost exclusively in midfield. He is suspended for the first leg against Serbia. Additionally, the regular right-back Stefan Posch is out for both matches. Therefore, team returnee Stefan Lainer is likely to start in Vienna. On the left flank, Phillipp Mwene is planned following Prass's absence.
(APA/Red)
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