Why things aren't going well at Austria

Because of violet blossoms in spring. She wanted to Wiener Austria Accept the difficult task before the start of the qualification group and make the best of it. But the best is average at best, the Violets adapted their performance to the “lower play-off” instead of proving that they actually belonged in the championship group.

Trainer Michael Wimmer recently spoke of an embarrassing performance in the defeat in Lustenau, an official at rock bottom. “I have no explanation for this appearance, she didn’t announce herself during training,” said Wimmer. On the one hand, you don’t want to lose sight of the European Cup goal and put it at risk, but on the other hand, you have to plan the squad for the coming season.

This venture will be a razor’s edge ride for the Austrians for several reasons. Austria plays the way the club presents itself at other levels. “I haven’t yet managed to bring in an energy that is present in every game. That’s my responsibility.”

There are many open questions, but no answers.

The coaching question

Is Michael Wimmer still firmly in the saddle? The German has a valid contract that runs until summer 2025. Those responsible have stated that they do not want to take any action at the moment because they do not want to endanger the achievement of goals through internal unrest. Conversely, they know that Wimmer was at last year Standard Liege and especially Kaiserslautern was in conversation. A departure of the German would bring in money for Austria.

The cadre question

Wimmer has met with the sports director in recent weeks Jürgen Werner exchanged and player requests deposited. Werner is also said to have mentioned names that were worthy of a commitment. The big problem at Austria: A squad can only be planned properly if you have the necessary change in your wallet – which has not been the case at Austria for a long time. So you can’t give the players the certainty they need.

The personnel question

Even in the sporting field it is not certain whether a sports director Manuel Ortlechner and sports director Jürgen Werner are still in their positions at the end of the year. Because in the background there has been a tug of war for power in the club for some time. It is entirely possible that the group of investors around Werner will also be paid out.

Then Wimmer would have to discuss the future squad with a new man for sports.

The stadium question

With the sale of the stadium, Austria’s financial and, as a result, sporting well-being stands or falls. Negotiations with an Austrian company stalled after initially positive signals. There are also two other options, one of which is the company Quattrex. A stadium sale would bring in the money needed to put together a powerful team and change the structures.

By Editor

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