Austrian
The team will face the second round of the Europa League group stage against the
Polish
Head Coach
Rangnick
The expectations and strategizing for the game were expressed in the pre-game press conference.
Austria lost 0-1 to France in the first round, while Poland lost 1-2 to the Netherlands, making this match particularly important for both sides. Rangnick emphasized that the nature of the match is a knockout competition and a draw will not help either side, so they will be pushing for a win in order to advance to the next stage.
Rangnick also analyzed the opponent's style and strategy, expecting Poland to use a three-back formation and start a five-back defense against Austria's attack. He said Austria is prepared to face a similar defensive team.
In addition, Rangnick also recalled fond memories of his time at the Olympia Stadium, where he expects it to once again be a key venue for Austria's victories and expects the stadium's atmosphere to inspire the team to excel.
On the subject of Poland's superstar Lewandowski, Rangnick revealed that they will try to limit their opponents' passes to Lewandowski and minimize his chances of scoring in the box.
