Austria coach Schmid does not assume that this defeat will affect the game on Saturday (5 p.m.) in the Generali Arena. “I am definitely not counting on a battered opponent. The squad is huge, you can change to any position without any loss of performance, ”said Schmid. “I’m hoping for a top game for my team. I think it’s a wonderful job for our squad to play against a Champions League team. Everyone can play against the best in the league. “
The team, currently ranked sixth in the table, is on the right track, emphasize those in charge of the violets. “The mix of young and old works very, very well for us. In terms of points, I think we’re okay. It can stay that way, and should stay that way beyond the weekend, ”said sports director Manuel Ortlechner. “If many components work together on Saturday, it is even possible that you are so surprised that you leave the field as the winner.”
First leg gives hosts courage
Courage gives Austria the first leg of the season, which Salzburg won on August 8th, the 66th birthday of Austrian Herbert Prohaska, at home with an Adeyemi goal in the 72nd minute. Schmid tried it with a five-man chain and an additional defensive block in front of it against the ball, which is now the system of choice for most coaches against Salzburg.