Austria is eager for sporting revenge and wants to take first place in the Nations League with a win against Norway. With more energy and confidence in your own strengths.
“I would have liked to have had another duel with him so that he could feel what it was like to get one back.” After Austria’s 2-1 defeat in Oslo, Norway’s Östigard ran away with his desire for revenge. Emotionally, he assumed Baumgartner had intentionally injured playmaker Odegaard. Completely out of place, nonsense. “I didn’t like one or two of the statements,” said team boss Rangnick. “Anyone who watches the scene can see that it wasn’t even a foul.”
The Norwegians have now also recognized this. Today there is no more bad blood. Especially since Arsenal captain Odegaard and provocateur Östigard (thigh) also have to pass – and Austria is only interested in sporting revenge for the 1:2 in Oslo. Everything was headed for a draw, then Haaland got the ball once in the 80th minute.
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“Win second balls”
“A lucky goal,” said Rangnick. “Otherwise I don’t have any dangerous situations in mind. But that’s what distinguishes a class striker.” Of course, Rangnick also raves about Haaland: “He’s the benchmark for everything up front.” But the Vikings are much more. The ÖFB team boss refers to Sörloth and Nusa and gave the Norwegian journalists the headlines because he was surprised that the Scandinavians had not been at a major tournament with these players for so long (note since 2000).
Honest respect, but also great confidence in your own strength after the 4-0 win against Kazakhstan. “There were no doubts. It was just about sharpening the senses. The basics were back for everyone.” In contrast to the 1:2 in Oslo. Rangnick’s mission for today: “Sprint more than them, win more second balls.”
Energy is the key against the robust “Elche”, the goal in the “final” is clear – Rangnick: “It’s about first place. Then we have it in our own hands.” Namely the return to the A League of the Nations League. And if you lose? “I’m not thinking about that because I don’t expect any.”
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