Rapid Vienna separates from coach Klauss-European Cup destination in danger!

Rapid Vienna separates from coach Klauss-European Cup destination in danger!

Wien, Österreich - The SK Rapid Vienna decided on April 24, 2025 and separated from head coach Robert Klauss. This decision followed a 1-2 defeat against Blau-Weiß Linz, which caused those responsible to rethink the sporting direction of the club. Klauss, who was 40 years old, had held the position of the coach for some time, but now a series of six consecutive away defeats threw a shadow on the season.

The team under Klauss recently missed the semi -finals of the UEFA Conference League, which further increased the already existing challenges when reaching the season goal, namely the qualification for European competitions. Peter Klinglmüller, the press spokesman for the association, described the mood after the game as a noticeable "great emptiness". Mecky Katzer had made the decision to dismiss Klauss and was not easy for those responsible.

success and setbacks

Despite the disappointing performance, Klaus has been able to look back on some successes lately. Under his leadership, Rapid Vienna managed to move back into a European quarter -finals after almost 30 years. This was an outstanding performance that made the fans of the club proud. A decisive goal in the second leg against FK Borac Banja Luka was achieved, which ultimately led to the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League.

In this crucial game, Rapid Vienna was able to turn and win the game after a deficit by gate by Dion Drena Beljo and Louis Schaub (2-1). However, this encounter was also the point at which the problems in the league became clearer: after leaving the European Cup, Klauss seemed to be only a "passenger", as critics put it.

perspectives for the next season

The current situation makes it clear how important the employer decision is for the future of Rapid Vienna. A clear plan is necessary so that the team finds back on the road to success. The coming season will be decisive because the SK Rapid will start at the UEFA Conference League, which begins on October 2, 2024 with an away game against Istanbul Başakşehir. The further program includes home games against FC Noah and FC Copenhagen as well as away games against FC Petrocub and Omonoia FC.

The exact dates are set, with the knockout rounds begin in the new year from February 13, 2025. The final of the UEFA Conference League will be held on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. Klinglmüller emphasized that the human component in the coaching decisions is important and this should also apply to the preparation of the next games in order to achieve the season goal.

In the 145th episode of the Laola1 regulars' table, VAR decisions, Klinglmüllers Weg to Rapid and Steffen Hofmann's end of career are also discussed, which gives the fans of the SK Rapid insight into the current challenges and successes.

These developments show that Rapid Vienna is in a critical phase and has to take new ground both in a sporty and structurally. The coming weeks will be crucial for how the club shows from the current situation.

For more information on the game courses and the tactical analysis of the rapid game against Borac Banja Luka, the reports can be found on Totalfootballanalysis.com , as well as the official statements from SK Rapid on skrapid.at

Details on the discharge of the trainer are on laola1.at