Sturm Graz before top game: chic, injuries and a new coach at Altach

Sturm Graz before top game: chic, injuries and a new coach at Altach

Sturm Graz faces a decisive home game against Red Bull Salzburg, which takes place on Sunday in the Graz Mercury Arena. The signs are mixed after Sturm had to take a bitter 0-1 defeat against Club Brügge during the week. This performance raises questions, especially with regard to the possible emigration from sports managing director Andreas Schicker. According to the German media, Schicker could switch to Hoffenheim during the upcoming international break, which brings additional concerns about the club. Coach Christian Ilzer commented on this with the words: "My wish is that we beat Red Bull Salzburg on Sunday."

For Sturm, the game will be classified as a "absolute top game" in the coming round, and expectations are high. Ilzer sees a strong opponent in Salzburg, who, despite the last two defeats in the Champions League, is still one of the best. "It can be expected that we will be challenged to the limit," emphasizes the coach. Sturm performs strongly without Jon Gorenc Stankovic and Gregory Wüthrich, both fail in the long term due to injuries.

Salzburg under pressure

On the other hand, Salzburg also fights problems after a bitter 0: 4 defeat against Stade Brest. Defensive weaknesses and the resentment of fans are troubled by the team, and there are demands for changes in the line -up. Goalkeeper Janis Blaswich, who was mocked for his weak game, could get a new chance in the starting eleven against Sturm. Trainer Pep Lijnders sees the urgency to get out of the current crisis and calls for precise preparation for the duel in Graz.

"Everything goes very quickly in football. On Tuesday we lost in the Champions League, on Sunday we continue with a top game. There is no time to whine," said Lijnders. Despite the setbacks, his team is at the top of the Bundesliga table - a position that she wants to defend. In the last four duels against Sturm it was enough for Salzburg to three draws and a win, which gives hope for an exciting match.

Another interesting aspect is the situation at Rapid Vienna. After a opening win in the Conference League, the team is now aiming for the first away win in the Bundesliga season. This will be particularly challenging because Rapid has to compete with the SCR Altach, who is under a new trainer, Louis Ngwat-Mahop. After the dismissal of Joachim Standfest, this was commissioned to reorganize the team.

The Altacher try to create the turnaround after five league games. Rapid coach Robert Klauß emphasizes that you prepare for different scenarios to master the stranger. "We don't want to overestimate it. The players stay the same and as a new coach you can't change a lot within a short time," says Klauss.

The challenges in football are versatile, and the LASK also has to deal with immediate problems. After the awarded 2-0 against Djurgården in the Conference League, the team has to defend a long track record before the home game against Austria Klagenfurt. LASK trainer Markus Schopp is aware of the qualities of his opponents and urgently strives to start three points after the LASK has started weakly this season.

The injury -related failures will play a crucial role for both teams. Schopp has to do without Moses Usor, who suffered a cruciate ligament tear. This and the problems that Austria's football clubs plague make the upcoming round even more exciting and unpredictable. "This is extremely bitter for us," commented Schopp's loss of Usor. Lust for change and the urge to master the upcoming challenges are the driving forces for the teams in this exciting Bundesliga season.

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