Absences force Hörmann's hand
Friday, October 3, 2003
Article summary
Liechtenstein coach Walter Hörmann has named a much-changed squad for his team's final UEFA EURO 2004™ qualifier.
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Key players missing
Goalkeeper Peter Jehle and midfield player Andreas Gerster are out through suspension, Martin Stocklasa is missing with an elbow injury, while defender Frédéric Gigon has not been selected.
Two recalls
Goalkeeper Daniel Steuble has been recalled along with midfield player Thomas Nigg, while defenders Reto Mündle and Franz-Josef Vogt both come into the squad for the first time.
Places determined
Liechtenstein are certain to finish bottom of Group 7 regardless of the result in Vaduz, while Slovakia have already secured third place in the section.
Liechtenstein squad
Heeb, Steuble, Ospelt, Ritter, Hasler, Mündle, Stocklasa, Telser, Maierhofer, Vogt, Burgmeier, Büchel, Nigg, Matthias Beck, Thomas Beck, Roger Beck, Frick, D'Elia.