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After 3 Years Away, A Surprise FIFA World Cup Comeback For Austrian Midfielder

  • Dejan Ljubicic gets a surprise Austria recall after nearly three years to replace injured midfielder Christoph Baumgartner at the World Cup.
  • He’s a defensive-minded midfielder who helped Schalke win promotion from Germany’s second division.
  • Austria opens Group J against Jordan and also faces Argentina and Algeria — including a high-profile match vs Argentina.
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