Has Red Bull finally overdone it with its uncompromising Art Nouveau style?
Salzburg’s trip to Rome was a sobering one in many ways. Above all, after the renewed failure, an international knockout phase begins right at the start: The Red Bull youngsters only deliver lavish European Cup nights if they have nothing to lose. In the Champions League group stage, for example, against the really big names. When it comes down to it, like against AS Roma, a strong but by no means overpowering team, the Salzburg Art Nouveau reaches its limits. Has the strategy of the training club, which probably has no alternative, been overdone in this country?
The 0: 2 in the Stadio Olimpico suggests that. Courage and offensive spirit, always Salzburg virtues, were missing, switching, the second Red Bull specialty, fizzled out despite the predestined starting position. The inexperienced back line was impressed by the scenery. And coach Matthias Jaissle didn’t manage to wake up his team.
