2023-09-15 13:51:04
Vienna Austria is already under a bit of pressure in the first game after the international break in the Bundesliga. The “Veilchen” are already waiting for a complete success in five competitive games and four league games; Michael Wimmer’s team wants to hit back at TSV Hartberg on Sunday (2.30 p.m.). With a win, Austria could orientate itself towards the championship group again, the Hartbergers want to finally celebrate at home as fifth in the table before the 7th round.
Coach Markus Schopp’s team only collected one point in three home games this season. “If you look at our home record, then we are certainly not favorites,” said the TSV coach. Schopp also didn’t want to think about a possible place in the championship group. “No one will expect Hartberg to be at the top. But every team has the right to perform well every week.”
In any case, a top 6 place is mandatory for Austria, five points and ninth place are far from meeting the demands of the Vienna favorites. During the international break, the team “worked well in terms of content, but also used the time to clear their heads and regenerate mentally,” explained Wimmer. The personnel situation has improved somewhat, with two players, James Holland and Marvin Potzmann, returning to team training. “That gives us more scope again,” said the Austria coach. The two defenders Tin Plavotic (ankle) and Johannes Handl (torn hamstring) are still unavailable.
The goal of the violets in Eastern Styria is clear. “It’s an important game so that we don’t lose touch in terms of points. We will do everything we can to get back on the road to success,” emphasized Wimmer. The statistics speak for purple. Austria celebrated six wins in the last six games.
Nevertheless, Wimmer is warned. “Hartberg is ahead of us in the table, they got off to a good start and are definitely a competitor for a place in the championship group.” Schopp trusts his team to do anything. “If we get our game on the pitch for 90 minutes, we can hold our own against any opponent. If not, then we can lose against anyone,” said the 49-year-old.
There is reason to be happy for all spectators, regardless of the result. Hartberg President Brigitte Annerl gave the Hartberg supporters free beer and free drinks in the canteens after the final whistle on the occasion of their birthday last Monday. The offer also applies to the Austria fans who traveled with us during the half-time break. Annerl recently gave the Hartberg fans in the stands some 100 euro notes to buy drinks during the recent 3-0 win at Wolfsberger AC.
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