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Bundesliga
Round 7
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Last updated: Sat 16 September 2023 09:04Unlike to change anything. Bench looms for Mitrovic. Ibrahimi injured.
Hammered WSG Tirol 4-2 in the relegation six-pointer before the international break. Lightning start + formation/personnel switch in the second-half was paramount for the win.
New defender Pasic is back after injury, and will play in a midweek friendly as he builds fitness. The Bundesliga weekend match will come too soon for him though.
Midfielder Tursch has been absent of late; he has a serious cruciate ligament injury but is not missed.
Captain Brandner returned last match. May still be on the bench due to poor form though. Indeed, there's no real reason for them to change anything after a strong performance in Tirol, which may again result in Mitrovic being benched.
RWB Windhager has an ankle injury; unclear as to the severity. Backup RWB Golles has done seriously well when used this season though, so no concerns.
Rotation option Ibrahimi has suffered a broken metatarsal. Not a loss.
Backup defender Softic is injured; not a problem.
"We have to get fitter”
Altach
Last updated: Sat 16 September 2023 09:04Strauss suspended. Situation unclear with Schutzenauer. Sanctions may be levied against the club. CB problem may be solved; Reiner close.
Lost a friendly 4-3 against FC Winterthur during the international break. No new injuries were reported, but in addition to Jager, Bahre, Nuhiu, Stojanovic, and Gugganig being rested, Bischof, Schutzenauer, and Koller were absent without explanation.
Were really unlucky to lose 2-1 against Sturm Graz before the international break. Were the better side for long spells but a last-minute Fuseini goal consigned them to defeat.
May face sanctions from the Austrian FA after fan riots against Sturm Graz resulted in police officers being injured. Investigation underway.
After missing the friendly against FC Winterthur without explanation, Schützenauer is a doubt but Bischof and Koller should return following international commitments. Bahre, Stojanovic, Nuhiu, Jager, and Gugganig were all rested for that game, and should return.
Midfielder Bukta is carrying a long-term injury. He did not make either squad so far this season. Not a loss with Gebauer available, although it could be if they lose the latter.
Despite defensive regular Strauss returning recently following his failed transfer to Barnsley, he's now suspended after picking up two bookings last match, the second of which was for dissent so it was very avoidable. A big loss at a time when they cannot afford any more absentees.
Ingolitsch may debutise but fitness is again the main question mark with him.
CB problem may be solved despite Strauss being suspended. Reiner very likely to return; should at least make the bench if a starting berth is beyond him. Koller also reportedly available.
3-2-2-2-1 Previous Line Ups
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Schmid | 1 | ||
| Stefan Haudum | 27 | ||
| Manuel Maranda | 15 | ||
| Fabio Strauss | 2 | ||
| Julian Golles | 14 | ||
| Marco Krainz | 4 | ||
| Tobias Koch | 6 | ||
| Simon Pirkl | 8 | ||
| Paul Mensah | 10 | ||
| Conor Noß | 7 | ||
| Ronivaldo Bernardo Sales | 9 |
3-4-1-2 Previous Line Ups
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejan Stojanovic | 1 | ||
| Constantin Reiner | 6 | ||
| Lukas Gugganig | 5 | ||
| Paul Koller | 15 | ||
| Christian Gebauer | 27 | ||
| Lukas Jager | 23 | ||
| Mike-Steven Bähre | 8 | ||
| Leonardo Lukacevic | 12 | ||
| Lukas Fadinger | 30 | ||
| Atdhe Nuhiu | 9 | ||
| Noah Bischof | 7 |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Lukse | 12 | ||
| Danilo Mitrovic | 5 | ||
| Marcel Schantl | 28 | ||
| Stefan Feiertag | 18 | ||
| Raphael Hofer | 11 | ||
| Kristijan Dobras | 30 | ||
| Michael Brandner | 13 |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Eckmayr | 31 | ||
| Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor | 17 | ||
| Jan Zwischenbrugger | 18 | ||
| Dominik Reiter | 10 | ||
| Jan Jurcec | 28 | ||
| Gustavo Santos Costa | 20 | ||
| Amir Abdijanovic | 22 |
- Conor Noß (mid), transfer from Borussia Mönchengladbach, Mehmet Ibrahimi (mid), transfer from RB Leipzig, Stefan Feiertag (att), transfer from SKU Amstetten, Stefan Haudum (mid), transfer from SCR Altach, Alem Pasic (def), transfer from Vorwarts Steyr, Marcel Schantl (def), transfer from TSV Hartberg, Kristijan Dobras (mid), transfer from FC Vaduz, Raphael Hofer (mid), loan from Red Bull Salzburg, Andreas Lukse (gk), transfer from First Vienna.
- Matthias Seidl (mid), transfer to Rapid Vienna, Fally Mayalu (att), transfer to Rapid Vienna, Christoph Schösswendter (def), retired, Anteo Fetahu (att), transfer to FC Dornbirn, Fabian Neumayr (att), transfer to Seekirchen, Jahn Herrmann (mid), transfer to FSV Zwickau, Lukas Rath (def), contract expired.
- Alexander Eckmayr (gk), transfer from Hertha Berlin, Tobias Schützenauer (gk), transfer from Sturm Graz, Dejan Stojanovic (gk), transfer from Jahn Regensburg, Paul Piffer (gk), transfer from AKA Vorarlberg U18, Gustavo Santos (att), transfer from FC Dornbirn, Mohamed Ouedraogo (def), promoted from Altach II, Christian Gebauer (att), transfer from Arminia Bielefeld, Lukas Fadinger (mid), transfer from TSV Hartberg, Constantin Reiner (def), loan from Piast Gliwice, Djawal Kaiba (mid), transfer from Coton Sport FC de Garoua, Leonardo Lukacevic (def), transfer from Admira Wacker, Lukas Parger (mid), loan expired, Paul Koller (def), transfer from Grazer AK, Sandro Ingolitsch (def), free transfer.
- Tino Casali (gk), transfer to Eintracht Braunschweig, Stefan Haudum (mid), transfer to Blau-Weiss Linz, Leo Mätzler (def), transfer to Austria Lustenau, Noah Bitsche (mid), transfer to FC Dornbirn, Jakob Odehnal (gk), Samuel Mischitz (def) both on loan to FC Dornbirn, Husein Balic (att), loan expired, Andreas Jungdal (gk), loan expired, Marko Lazetic (att), loan expired, David Herold (def), loan to Karlsruher SC, Emanuel Schreiner (mid), transfer to Weisskirchen, Johannes Tartarotti (mid), contract expired, Manuel Thurnwald (def), contract expired, Papa-Alioune Ndiaye (def), contract expired, Lukas Parger (mid), transfer to SW Bregenz, Simon Nelson (def), mutual termination, Jurica Jurcec (mid), mutual termination.
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Schmid | 1 | ||
| Stefan Haudum | 27 | ||
| Manuel Maranda | 15 | ||
| Fabio Strauss | 2 | ||
| Julian Golles | 14 | ||
| Marco Krainz | 4 | ||
| Tobias Koch | 6 | ||
| Simon Pirkl | 8 | ||
| Paul Mensah | 10 | ||
| Conor Noß | 7 | ||
| Ronivaldo Bernardo Sales | 9 |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Lukse | 12 | ||
| Danilo Mitrovic | 5 | ||
| Marcel Schantl | 28 | ||
| Stefan Feiertag | 18 | ||
| Raphael Hofer | 11 | ||
| Kristijan Dobras | 30 | ||
| Michael Brandner | 13 |
- Conor Noß (mid), transfer from Borussia Mönchengladbach, Mehmet Ibrahimi (mid), transfer from RB Leipzig, Stefan Feiertag (att), transfer from SKU Amstetten, Stefan Haudum (mid), transfer from SCR Altach, Alem Pasic (def), transfer from Vorwarts Steyr, Marcel Schantl (def), transfer from TSV Hartberg, Kristijan Dobras (mid), transfer from FC Vaduz, Raphael Hofer (mid), loan from Red Bull Salzburg, Andreas Lukse (gk), transfer from First Vienna.
- Matthias Seidl (mid), transfer to Rapid Vienna, Fally Mayalu (att), transfer to Rapid Vienna, Christoph Schösswendter (def), retired, Anteo Fetahu (att), transfer to FC Dornbirn, Fabian Neumayr (att), transfer to Seekirchen, Jahn Herrmann (mid), transfer to FSV Zwickau, Lukas Rath (def), contract expired.
Altach
Last updated: Sat 16 September 2023 09:04Strauss suspended. Situation unclear with Schutzenauer. Sanctions may be levied against the club. CB problem may be solved; Reiner close.
Lost a friendly 4-3 against FC Winterthur during the international break. No new injuries were reported, but in addition to Jager, Bahre, Nuhiu, Stojanovic, and Gugganig being rested, Bischof, Schutzenauer, and Koller were absent without explanation.
Were really unlucky to lose 2-1 against Sturm Graz before the international break. Were the better side for long spells but a last-minute Fuseini goal consigned them to defeat.
May face sanctions from the Austrian FA after fan riots against Sturm Graz resulted in police officers being injured. Investigation underway.
After missing the friendly against FC Winterthur without explanation, Schützenauer is a doubt but Bischof and Koller should return following international commitments. Bahre, Stojanovic, Nuhiu, Jager, and Gugganig were all rested for that game, and should return.
Midfielder Bukta is carrying a long-term injury. He did not make either squad so far this season. Not a loss with Gebauer available, although it could be if they lose the latter.
Despite defensive regular Strauss returning recently following his failed transfer to Barnsley, he's now suspended after picking up two bookings last match, the second of which was for dissent so it was very avoidable. A big loss at a time when they cannot afford any more absentees.
Ingolitsch may debutise but fitness is again the main question mark with him.
CB problem may be solved despite Strauss being suspended. Reiner very likely to return; should at least make the bench if a starting berth is beyond him. Koller also reportedly available.
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejan Stojanovic | 1 | ||
| Constantin Reiner | 6 | ||
| Lukas Gugganig | 5 | ||
| Paul Koller | 15 | ||
| Christian Gebauer | 27 | ||
| Lukas Jager | 23 | ||
| Mike-Steven Bähre | 8 | ||
| Leonardo Lukacevic | 12 | ||
| Lukas Fadinger | 30 | ||
| Atdhe Nuhiu | 9 | ||
| Noah Bischof | 7 |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Eckmayr | 31 | ||
| Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor | 17 | ||
| Jan Zwischenbrugger | 18 | ||
| Dominik Reiter | 10 | ||
| Jan Jurcec | 28 | ||
| Gustavo Santos Costa | 20 | ||
| Amir Abdijanovic | 22 |
- Alexander Eckmayr (gk), transfer from Hertha Berlin, Tobias Schützenauer (gk), transfer from Sturm Graz, Dejan Stojanovic (gk), transfer from Jahn Regensburg, Paul Piffer (gk), transfer from AKA Vorarlberg U18, Gustavo Santos (att), transfer from FC Dornbirn, Mohamed Ouedraogo (def), promoted from Altach II, Christian Gebauer (att), transfer from Arminia Bielefeld, Lukas Fadinger (mid), transfer from TSV Hartberg, Constantin Reiner (def), loan from Piast Gliwice, Djawal Kaiba (mid), transfer from Coton Sport FC de Garoua, Leonardo Lukacevic (def), transfer from Admira Wacker, Lukas Parger (mid), loan expired, Paul Koller (def), transfer from Grazer AK, Sandro Ingolitsch (def), free transfer.
- Tino Casali (gk), transfer to Eintracht Braunschweig, Stefan Haudum (mid), transfer to Blau-Weiss Linz, Leo Mätzler (def), transfer to Austria Lustenau, Noah Bitsche (mid), transfer to FC Dornbirn, Jakob Odehnal (gk), Samuel Mischitz (def) both on loan to FC Dornbirn, Husein Balic (att), loan expired, Andreas Jungdal (gk), loan expired, Marko Lazetic (att), loan expired, David Herold (def), loan to Karlsruher SC, Emanuel Schreiner (mid), transfer to Weisskirchen, Johannes Tartarotti (mid), contract expired, Manuel Thurnwald (def), contract expired, Papa-Alioune Ndiaye (def), contract expired, Lukas Parger (mid), transfer to SW Bregenz, Simon Nelson (def), mutual termination, Jurica Jurcec (mid), mutual termination.