Gerhard Struber (Trainer New York Red Bulls):
… about the WAC: “Today I wanted to personally congratulate Ferdinand Feldhofer on this huge success. We guided many things in the right direction back then and he kept the team on the right track, they are consistently performing, performing over and over again at a very high level. The team spirit and the spirit is something special at WAC. Whenever I have the time, I watch the WAC. “
… About Salzburg’s Europa League opponent Villarreal: “A top Spanish club that knows how to defend and at the same time decide through individual class games. I assume that Salzburg will play at eye level in this game and if they add a bit of luck they will be able to defeat their opponents, it will be a huge challenge. “
… about the type of game in the MLS: “It is very South American, there are players with a lot of wit in the MLS, the Americans bring athletics into play from the physical side.”
… About his motives for going to New York: “It is the chance to work on big goals, the project is very ambitious. The goals are set high, that’s standard in the Red Bull world. That was what attracted me to the move to New York. The ambitions that I experienced in the talks with those responsible in New York and the personal development are a huge opportunity for me. I want to take advantage of these opportunities that you don’t get that often in life. “
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“If he doesn’t have a lot of playing time in Salzburg and we as New York can offer a platform to take the next step, then it makes sense. There could be one or the other who would like to use that.”
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… about the rules in the MLS: “It’s a ‘jungle of rules’, but at the same time, when you work in the MLS, you can exert a lot of influence as a coach. Because other teams have the same rules, the salary cap, for example. In terms of squad strength, they are all on a similar level. With a team of coaches you can then have a huge impact. That was one of the reasons why I took this step. “
… About courage and authenticity: “I think I am a courageous person, I always have been, I also expect that from my lads on the field, I trust myself to do a lot of things, I take a close look at things beforehand. Before moving to Barnsley, I knew what I was getting myself into. England let me mature personally, at a much faster pace than it would have been possible in Austria. The success has also proven me right. I am a very authentic trainer. If we have something to celebrate, then we celebrate. If you put a lot of energy into it and achieve success, then it is time to celebrate. Staying in the league with Barnsley in particular was a very emotional moment. “
… About Salzburg sports director Christoph Freund: “We know each other well and Christoph is actually allowed to say a lot. We played football together in the national team in Salzburg. Had cool moments together in the football world and outside of it. He is always a point of contact for me. We know what we can have from each other. “
… about possible transfers between Salzburg and New York: “You have to see what makes sense, at the end of the day it has to be a win-win situation for everyone involved, including the player. If he doesn’t have a lot of playing time in Salzburg and we as New York can offer a platform to take the next step, then it makes sense. There could be one or the other who would like to use this. Daniel Royer has written a really good success story, has a good influence on the team, I assume that he will stay and play an important role in the team. “
… About the Austrian championship: “I’m happy when the league is exciting. LASK, Sturm and Rapid do a good job. It has become a little closer, the league needs that to keep it exciting and it is not clear from the first moment that Red Bull will do it. In the end, I think Red Bull will win it because of the quality of the squad. LASK will have a say for a long time and maybe Sturm Graz too. Christian Ilzer is doing a stable job and has put Sturm on the right track. The WAC will take on a role in the championship in the coming weeks and months and land there again as in previous years. “
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