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The 29-year-old Mainz center-back suffered a fracture in the opening Group J match against Jordan (3-1) after a collision with Odeh Al-Fakhouri. The Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) had previously announced that the injury would not require surgery and Posch would be fitted with a protective mask.
"He's ready to play tomorrow just like any other player. Then we'll see if he starts or comes off the bench," the Austrian coach was quoted as saying by AP.
According to Rangnick, Posch had to make two trips to Los Angeles to have a special brace fitted, but he trained normally with the team on Sunday. Austria will face the reigning champions at 7:00 PM CEST in Arlington, with their final group stage match against Algeria scheduled for Sunday, June 28, at 4:00 AM CEST in Kansas City.
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