Austrian national team coach Franco Foda has added Schalke 04 midfielder Dejan Ljubicic to the country’s World Cup squad. Ljubicic replaces forward Christoph Baumgartner, who is unavailable due to an injury. The player has already arrived in the United States, where the Austrian team is preparing for the tournament. No details regarding the nature of Baumgartner’s injury have been released. Ljubicic’s inclusion provides squad depth for Austria as they prepare to compete in the World Cup. This late addition to the roster underscores the challenges teams face with player fitness leading up to the competition. The Austrian team will be hoping Ljubicic can make a significant contribution during the tournament.