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Wimmer surprises as a right-back: ÖFB team faces a decisive duel!
Patrick Wimmer shines as a right-back in the ÖFB team against Serbia. Rangnick praises his versatility. The second leg is coming up.
Wimmer surprises as a right-back: ÖFB team faces a decisive duel!
Austria's national soccer team faces a crucial challenge in the promotion playoff for the UEFA Nations League. After the team scored 1-1 against Serbia in Vienna, the starting situation for the second leg on Sunday remains extremely exciting. Team boss Ralf Rangnick expressed concern about the inefficient use of opportunities, but praised the performance of captain David Alaba, who played a strong game after a long injury break. “He surprised me extremely positively, especially physically,” said Rangnick about the Real Madrid defensive star, who has only kept clean sheets twice in the last 14 games. The ÖFB team will urgently need increased efficiency in order to return to League A.
Wimmer's versatility is impressive
The player line-up took a remarkable turn when Patrick Wimmer, originally known as an attacking player, entered the field as a right-back in the first leg. Wimmer, who has taken on various roles on the pitch since this season, surprised with his solid performance. Rangnick, inspired by his predecessor Peter Stöger, decided to make this change shortly before the game and was thrilled: “The way he played today, it looked as if he had never played anything else.” With this flexibility, Wimmer could play a key role in the defensive formation in the future, as the analysis by laola1.at shows.
However, the team's concerns remain. Christoph Baumgartner is worried about his fitness after an unfortunate collision, while the return of Konrad Laimer after his suspension could provide a breath of fresh air. Rangnick makes it clear that the team has to prepare for high running intensity. The Serbs, on the other hand, will return with key players, which will make the game even more exciting. As Südtirol News also noted, the situation before the second leg is “completely open” and both teams have the chance to secure promotion. The ÖFB selection must now reward themselves for their missed opportunities.