Descent shock for Austria Klagenfurt: errors cost Bundesliga future!

Descent shock for Austria Klagenfurt: errors cost Bundesliga future!

Austria Klagenfurt sealed the descent from the Bundesliga after a 0-1 defeat against TSV Hartberg. This step marks the end of a journey that started with the promotion in 2021 and now ends abruptly after three seasons in the master group. Vice President Zjelko Karajica explains that the team has made too many mistakes this season, which makes the descent deserve. Player Christopher Wernitznig also agrees with this judgment and emphasizes that the game against Hartberg would not have had to be lost due to the chances of being awarded.

coach Carsten Jancker, who has been in office since the end of April, has only collected two points in four games. He particularly regrets the missed opportunities and the early goal, which significantly affected the team's self -confidence. Jancer is unsure about his future in Klagenfurt, since the decision about his whereabouts depends on the club. Due to the mixed season, measures have already been taken to give the team a new direction. Coach Peter Pacult, who had previously successfully led to the master group, was released despite a contract extended until 2027, since he could not prevent the descent.

The background of the descent

The descent not only follows an unfortunate season, but also for past difficulties of the club, especially with license issues. The team accompanied these problems during the season and contributed to the tense Situation. Investor Helmut Kaltenegger also brought his company TGI as the main sponsor to support the association financially. Despite the current challenges, Karajica indicates that a “small dent” in the club does not have to mean that the return to the Bundesliga is not possible.

The story of Austria Klagenfurt is also characterized by the current descent by success and setbacks. The club was founded on January 19, 2007 and had a setback in 2010 when it descended into the regional league Mitte. A comeback in the second highest division followed in 2018, before the new promotion to the Bundesliga was achieved in 2021, after the competitions of Austria Carinthia and FC Carinthia.

The competition and its relegation

In the Bundesliga, the descent takes up a permanent place, with at least two clubs from the highest division. Since the 2008/09 season, the last two of the table have to relegate to the 2nd league. The regulation also enables a relegation between the third last last in the Bundesliga and the third of the 2nd league, which brings additional tension to the end of the season. Decisions that influence the course of the leagues are made every year, and the descent of clubs like Austria Klagenfurt once again shows how strong the pressure in the Bundesliga is.

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