Red Bull Salzburg plays in a league of its own. The series champion already escaped the competition in the Bundesliga at the beginning of October. The lead over the first rival Sturm Graz is ten points. Even the possibility of an unbeaten league season was philosophized on Sunday after the sovereign 3-1 against LASK.
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The Salzburg coach Matthias Jaissle, who is still unbeaten after 15 competitive games and 14 wins, also knows where the leverage is still to be used. “The exploitation of opportunities is something that we can improve, we know that.” The German did not want to be understood as a reproach to his team. “If you march through like in the last few weeks, then you have to take off your hat, as they always come to their limits.”
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With the exception of a 1-1 draw in the Champions League at Sevilla FC, Salzburg have won all of their games. In the league, with 14 wins in a row across the seasons, Rapid’s record from 1987 was equalized. With victories in the first ten laps, the start record of 2018 has also been set. “You can now go into the international break,” said Jaissle.
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There was praise from the head coach for the goalscorer Nicolas Capaldo, who has not become an absolute regular since his summer transfer from the Boca Juniors. “I am absolutely satisfied with his development, especially in terms of his commitment,” said Jaissle of the 23-year-old Argentine. “He needs time, and we give him that too. But right now he’s doing really well. “
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This also applies to central defense, in which Jerome Onguene is now acting alongside defense chief Maximilian Wöber due to injuries. “The numbers match. But it could have been even better, because one or the other goal – also against LASK – was avoidable, ”said Wöber. You work a lot on how you work as a team. “We have now got into a flow. We have become very stable and more mature than in previous years. ” A remarkable statement, especially since the Salzburgers have also given a lot of experience with Andre Ramalho, Cican Stankovic, Enock Mwepu or Patson Daka in the summer.
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According to Wöber, the championship has not yet been decided. “The division of points creates artificial tension,” said the ex-Rapidler, who scored his first goal in the 51st league game for Salzburg. “But after the international break, we want to continue like that.” The next league game will take place in Altach on October 16, four days later the Champions League against Wolfsburg.
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