Rapid Vienna is worried about Isak Jansson: Does he come back against Hartberg?

Rapid Vienna is worried about Isak Jansson: Does he come back against Hartberg?

Banja Luka, Bosnien-Herzegowina - SK Rapid Vienna had to do without her key player Isak Jansson in the round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League against FK Borac Banja Luka. The talented Swede had fought back after a knee injury that had previously put him out of action and recently scored two goals in the Admiral Bundesliga against Altach. But shortly before the game in Banja Luka, the unpleasant surprise came: the 23-year-old failed due to a shoulder cleaning. However, coach Robert Klauß emphasized that it is not a serious injury, even if Jansson feels strong movement restrictions. The decision not to use it did not come up until Thursday morning, which influenced the preparations of the team, such as Laola1 reported.

rapid Vienna is faced with a great option in the Conference League. The encounter against Borac Banja Luka, who offer two clubs a chance of a deep run in this European competition, could be crucial. After a recent winning streak against Rheindorf Altach, Rapid is 5-1 back on course. Their shape in the league gives rise to hope, even if you are currently in fifth place in the Bundesliga, which could have the following for the fight for the title. Borac was able to work up to the knockout round through an incessant defensive and four to zero games, but is not undefeated in the league, which makes it a dangerous opponent, like Sports mole analyzed.

OB Jansson will be fit against TSV Hartberg until the second leg on Sunday is still unclear. Klauss said that the decision had to be checked daily after training. Meanwhile, Rapid Vienna has to try to develop a lead against Borac Banja Luka in the first game to win security in the second encounter.