ÖFB team missed victory against Serbia: Alabas comeback in focus!

ÖFB team missed victory against Serbia: Alabas comeback in focus!

In a gripping international match, the Austrian national soccer team against Serbia in the sold-out Ernst Happel Stadium has only reached a 1-1. Michael Gregoritsch brought the Austrians in the lead in the 37th minute, but Lazar Samardžić equalized in the second half in the 61st minute. Despite clear superiority during the game, the team, led by Ralf Rangnick, was not able to secure the urgently needed points in the Nations League playoff, which endangers the return to the highest division of the Nations League. According to Kleine Zeitung , Rangnick demands from his players in the future.

There was a high -rise flight of the comeback from David Alaba, who completed his first game over the full distance after 15 months of injury -related break. Rangnick was very positively surprised by Alaba's physical performance. Although the defensive of the Austrian team came under pressure in the final phase, Alaba showed its quality with a precise pass that led to Gregoritsch 'goal. "Everyone knows that David has a special aura," emphasized Rangnick, adding that Alaba plays a central role in the team. Nevertheless, Rangnick found that the team could not use the chances at crucial moments, which could have devastating consequences for the upcoming second leg in Belgrade, such as The press reported.

worries about Baumgartner and the defensive

Another problem child in the team is Christoph Baumgartner, who had to be replaced prematurely after a collapse with his head due to a possible crowd and suspected concussion. Rangnick will carefully observe the fitness and availability of the players until the second leg to select the best options for the decisive appearance. It is important to check the use of many fresh forces in order to be able to react better to the Serbian defensive, since in the second leg with their key players Nikola Milenkovic and Andrija Zivkovic, they can come back for locks. "The situation before the second leg is completely open," emphasized Rangnick, which increases the pressure on his team.