Austria and Kosovo prepare for Nations League clash in Vienna

The Austria and Kosovo national football teams are set to face each other in a UEFA Nations League match at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna. The match features a unique personal history between the two managers, Ralf Rangnick of Austria and Franco Foda of Kosovo, who have known each other professionally since the 1990s.

Austria enters the match following a 3-1 victory over Israel, while Kosovo arrives with momentum after a 1-0 win against Ireland. Austria's Ralf Rangnick has indicated he will rotate his squad, specifically noting that a young goalkeeper will make his debut. Kosovo's Franco Foda, who previously managed the Austrian national team, aims to continue his side's upward trajectory, which recently saw Kosovo rise to 77th in the FIFA rankings following their victory over Ireland.

Due to injuries and availability, Kosovo will be without captain Amir Rrahmani, while Austria is expected to field a mix of experienced players and emerging talents.