The Austrian national team players refused to sleep on the eve of the match with Kazakhstan in Almaty – Football

Midfielder Austria national football team Christoph Baumgartner told how the team prepared for departure to Kazakhstan for the fifth round match League of Nations and time difference, reports Sports.kz.

“We are trying to solve this problem as best we can. Yesterday we had a lecture from a sleep expert who prepared us for certain things. We will stick to our time to prevent the body from getting out of control. That's why we won't sleep on the plane either. I believe that fatigue is always a matter of the mind. If we don’t allow these thoughts, we will be ready,” the Austrian Football Association website quotes the player as saying.

The match between Kazakhstan and Austria will take place on November 14 in Almaty.

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