Hinteregger Hakt Europa League

Eintracht Frankfurt's defender Martin Hinteregger has finally ticked off the Europa League final in Seville.

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"I hadn't had this type of injury before. That's why I realized on the pitch, that was it. The diagnosis was actually only the confirmation of the feeling. It is not important at first, whether this lasts, three, four or six weeks, is not important, Because afterwards there is a vacation anyway, "said the ÖFB professional in an interview. On Wednesday, the Hesse will play the final against the Glasgow Rangers.

The 29-year-old Hinteregger injured himself in the semi-final second leg against West Ham United (1-0) and had to be replaced. "I think you will be able to cope with it in my position. Because we have really excellent defenders. If everyone is in shape, it makes no difference whether Makoto Hasebe, Tuta or I play at the back," said Hinteregger. Three years ago he had become a tragic hero in the semi -finals because he missed the decisive penalty against Chelsea. Now he will only be able to watch again in the final.

dpa