Shock for Rapid: Burgstaller fails for months - View of Copenhagen!

Shock for Rapid: Burgstaller fails for months - View of Copenhagen!

In the football world, a serious head injury from Guido Burgstaller overshadows the last game of Rapid Vienna this year. The coach of the Hütteldorfer, Robert Klauss, reported on Wednesday that Burgstaller is expected to "pause at least three months", which is an enormous loss for the team, since he is not only a key player, but also a role model in the team. "It's sad, but we have to deal with it and find solutions," said Klauss, while his players are focusing on the upcoming home game against FC Copenhagen. This decisive game, which will kick off on Thursday at 9:00 p.m., could help Rapid to secure a place in the round of 16 of the Europa Conference League if a victory against the Danes succeeds. The Copenhageners are currently leaders in their league and are considered strong opponents.

important games and the mental challenge

Despite the violation of Burgstaller, the players believe that they can overcome the difficulties. Midfielder Lukas Grgic emphasized the need for cohesion in the team to fight for Burgstaller: "We will give everything. Every player is the responsibility to leave his heart on the pitch." Rapid has not won in the last five games, and Klauss sees the pressure to finally collect points again. "We know about the severity of the task," said Klauss, who motivates the team to concentrate on the challenge against Copenhagen.
In addition, the 1. FC Nürnberg found itself in a similar Situation when they recently gave away six points in the game against St. Pauli. According to a report by nordbayern.de, the Nurembergers observed that they could not be satisfied with their performance and had to prepare intensively for future encounters so as not to drop the table further.

The games not only bring the points, but also the mental strength of the teams. Rapid plays in front of a home crowd, where over 23,000 tickets have already been sold, and expects a high number of spectators, including around 2,000 Danish fans. The pressure to score in view of the violation of Burgstaller could be both a challenge and a chance for Rapid. "If a victory is not enough, we are to blame," Klauss gave a haunting look at the coming days. The tension in these two teams is tangible, while the players do everything they can to free themselves from their current layers and to return to the road to success.