After his exit from the World Cup due to injury, it became apparent
Marco Kasper
visibly disappointed – not only because of the missed games, but also because of the special atmosphere in the team.
“It hurts because I like playing in the national team so much. Now they have fun – and I don’t!”, the 22-year-old summed it up to the “Kronen Zeitung”. While his teammates prepare for the World Cup in Switzerland, the striker has to…
Detroit Red Wings
take a break and complete a rehabilitation program.
Kasper explained that there was no alternative to the decision to cancel: continuing to play would have jeopardized his upcoming NHL season – particularly sensitive since his contract expires after the next season. “I even have to walk with crutches at the moment,” he said, describing the situation.
The failure hurts him especially emotionally. The national team means a lot to him, and the exchange with his colleagues doesn’t make the situation any easier: they write to him regularly and report on the good atmosphere. That’s exactly what he’s missing now.
Nevertheless, Kasper is optimistic about Austria’s chances. Even without him and
Marco Rossi He believes the team can have a strong World Cup – even a surprise is possible.
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