Rapid Vienna in the crisis: Katzer demands more use after defeat!

Rapid Vienna in the crisis: Katzer demands more use after defeat!

Hartberg, Österreich - After a disappointing 1-2 defeat against Blau-Weiß Linz, Rapid Vienna is confronted with serious problems. Robert Klauss, who could not stand on the sideline due to a lock, had to watch helplessly from the stands. This defeat, which has already been the fourth in the past five weeks, has put the team's seasonal results in danger, as Markus Katzer, Managing Director Sport, made it clear. Katzer critically commented on the lack of use of the players and emphasized that he was not acceptable in order to be able to exist in a Bundesliga game. "We have to get out of this negative spiral and it requires 100 % use and simple virtues," says Katzer.

The development of the team was not based on expectations of what the club management puts under pressure, especially with regard to the coaching question. Katzer pointed out that the team could only achieve one win in 14 away games. "I am convinced of the basic quality of our squad, which performed well in autumn," he said. Hopes are now resting on the upcoming home games to collect urgently needed points.

Change of coach and successor searches

The situation around the Trainer recently became complicated. Zoran Barišić was replaced after the 0-1 defeat against Hartberg and the discussions about a change of coach began. Katzer, who took a clear position for a change, ultimately prevailed against sports director Steffen Hofmann, who initially wanted to support Barišić. The interim coach Stefan Kulovits, previously responsible for the amateurs, was entrusted with leading the fortunes of the first team.

Response advice is also considered. Katzer had dealt with possible successors. René Maric was on his wish list, but canceled on Tuesday evening. Despite his current unemployment, he shows interest of international clubs. Katzer remains in contact with Ronald Brunmayr, a former ÖFB team player and assistant coach at Eintracht Frankfurt.

In a crucial moment for Rapid Vienna, it remains to be seen how the team will develop under Kulovits and whether a new coach will soon be on the sidelines to tear around the helm.

Further information about the current situation in the Bundesliga and the development of Rapid Vienna can be found on Sports.yahoo.com

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