Bundesliga: Salzburg is about to celebrate its birthday

Everything but the eleventh victory of the eleventh season would be a surprise to the leaders of Salzburg. The "Bulls" remained in Wals-Siezenheim in 33 consecutive games without defeat. Ironically, the Innsbruck series of the 1980s is longer with 39 games (March 13, 1982 to September 14, 1984).

"Do not worry about that," said Rose at the home run that began on December 3, 2016. For Stefan Lainer, after all, he means one thing: "It gives a certain degree of security and confidence in our strengths." Against Innsbruck, a "really unpleasant opponent" according to Rose, it is important to remember his strengths. "The football we are playing right now is very good, we have to stay tuned and develop that," said the German, whose team has won 16 and drawn two in 18 games.

Lainer, one of 17 kickers absent from the national team, does not believe that the wire can be torn during the international break. The back is based on "the positive feeling that most international appearances have brought with him". But at least Lainer's coach is aware that his team has yet to regain a certain pace: "We have to take back the flow we had last," said Rose.

Innsbruck "tip immediately"

The guest coach Karl Daxbacher hopes to make a splash, but would be very happy with the draw. "A point we take immediately to this starting position," said the 65-year-old, in view of the impressive home series of "Bulls". "Salzburg has a high quality, otherwise you do not beat Leipzig and Celtic, they are doing very well," said Daxbacher.

Nevertheless, as a blatant foreigner, he still hoped for the sensation – like Daxbacher: "A performance difference in football is not like other sports a guarantee of victory, and that makes it so interesting. Only team sport where a National League club can dismiss a Bundesliga.And that's what you cling to.You know it's possible and you're never sure as a than favorite. "

Rapid wants to refuel at Hartberg

Rapid meanwhile is aiming for a win in the ninth at Hartberg's thrust into the top half of the table. "It's a game where we need the trio – it's the duty to get it," said Rapid head coach Dietmar Kühbauer, in clear text. Hartberg coach Markus Schopp was aware of the starting position. "We know who is a guest and the quality of Rapid, but also that something is possible when we reach our limits," said the 44-year-old Styrian.

Rapid allowed Kühbauer to start on the Viennese coaching bench, which was only seventh, in front of the international crowd with a 1-0 win against Mattersburg. Under 47, the champions of the record (the last title in 2008) continue to climb. "We have to get everything to win, we must not underestimate them and we will not do it, I'm in a good mood for it to work and for us to succeed," said Burgenlander.

Hartberg must get away with Rapid without the last strong player playing Youba Diarra. The 20-year-old Malian has injured his knee in Wolfsberg and will fail in a few weeks. "It really hurts us," said Schopp, who is now even more challenged to find the right solutions against Rapid. "We will try to put them ahead of the task, and we want to play football against them so they can make mistakes and make mistakes. "

LASK wants to return to winning ways

The LASK, for its part, wants to return to the ticket machine SCR Altach on the winning route. After the international breakthrough, the hit series was torn apart by a draw and a subsequent loss. Coach Oliver Glasner is expecting a "difficult" task, as laggards from Vorarlberg have recently dipped out of their depths with two "three" in a row. "Altach is on the rise in terms of performance, he rose to a 3-5-2," Glasner said before the duel with the penultimate.

His team will again have to find solutions to a mbadive defense: "I'm waiting for eight players to defend around the penalty area." Therefore, his elven "aspiration" will be particularly sought after. "It was an important goal at the international break – without being counterattacked – we have to look simple," said Glasner.

Of course, the guests of the "Ländle" want to avoid this and extend their own successful journey. "We have picked up speed before the international break and our goal is to continue to gain points," said Altach coach Werner Grabherr, who knows the seriousness of the task: LASK Conceded only six goals this season and therefore has the best defense. The Altacher have in turn been in the league for over ten years without scoring at appearances as guests against the athletes.