Thierno Ballo named as reserve for Austrian national team

Thierno Ballo, an attacking midfielder for AS Saint-Étienne, has been named as a reserve for the Austrian national team. While not included in the direct squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, Ballo remains available to join the team should any vacancies arise in the offensive sector.

The Austrian national team, led by Ralf Rangnick, is scheduled to play four matches in Group B3. The upcoming fixtures include a match against Israel in Linz on September 24, followed by a game against Kosovo at the Ernst-Happel Stadium. The international schedule also includes a trip to Ireland on October 1 and concludes with an away match against Kosovo on October 4.