Fight for the top: Austria Vienna relies on comeback against WAC!

Fight for the top: Austria Vienna relies on comeback against WAC!

Favoriten, Österreich - on Sunday there is a decisive game for FK Austria Vienna. At 5:00 p.m., the Viennese meet Favorites at RZ Pellets WAC. Austria is currently taking first place in the Admiral Bundesliga, a gratifying situation, which has been clouded by the recent events.

Trainer Stephan Helm is optimistic that his team can show a positive reaction after the narrow 0-1 defeat in the Uniqa-Öfb-Cup semi-final against TSV Egger Gals Hartberg. Helm emphasizes the need to learn from the mistakes of the last game in order to go well prepared in the game against the WAC. The trainer is certain: "Nobody can stop us".

personnel situation and protest

An important problem for Austria Vienna is the lock of defensive player Aleksandar Dragovic. The player was blocked by the Bundesliga criminal senate for two games after he is said to have insulted a game official. Dragovic will not only be missing in the upcoming game against WAC, but also in the important Viennese derby. In addition, he received another game on probation. Because of this situation, the association has appealed against the lock, as press spokesman Ralph Schön confirmed. Helm defends Dragovic and emphasizes his exemplary attitude because he was only referred to the square twice in his career.

The decision on the objection remains to be seen, but helmet -led to optimism about the chances of success of the protest. If the objection does not go through, the association will have to accept the decision.

WAC as a challenger

The WAC has qualified for the Cup final with a victory against LASK, which gave the players new confidence. Trainer Dietmar Kühbauer recognizes the strength of FC Austria, but also sees opportunities for his team. Unfortunately, Kühbauer will have to follow the game from the stands because it is also blocked due to two yellow cards.

After three games without a win in the league, the encounter could be groundbreaking for WAC, while Austria will try to hold on to the top of the table and confirm their good shape.

The transformation in Austrian football

The current season 2025 is characterized by major changes in Austrian football. Change of coaches and well -known transfers shape the image of the Bundesliga. After a difficult last season, Austria Vienna hired a new coach to promote a more offensive style. Other clubs, such as Sturm Graz and Rapid Vienna, have also committed new trainers to increase competitiveness and develop young talents.

Through top -class player transfers, the league becomes more competitive, while RB Salzburg with its achievements in European competitions, both in the Champions League and in the Europa League, significantly strengthens the profile of Austrian football. These developments help to ensure that players from the Bundesliga are increasingly receiving invitations to the national team, which is particularly important with regard to the 2026 World Cup qualification.

Overall, the future of Austrian football is rated as promising, with good prospects for national and international successes.

For the upcoming games, it will be crucial that Austria masters both the sporting challenges and clarifies the personnel problem about Dragovic to successfully defend the leadership.

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