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Thursday, the biggest game of the youth season is on the LASK program. In the play-off against Sporting Lisbon, Linz is about to advance to the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. Currently, the Portuguese are seriously affected by the corona virus.
Sporting have been fighting the corona virus in their own ranks for a long time. The start in the Portuguese league, originally scheduled for September 19, had to be postponed due to numerous infections in Lisbon (and also with the rival). In the third qualifying round, which was played last Thursday, a severely weakened side barely beat FC Aberdeen 1-0. According to media reports from the reigning European champions, the head coach, two members of the coaching staff and nine players are currently infected. Of course, it is not yet predictable who can play on Thursday and how the infections will develop.
At LASK, however, things are getting better and better with new head coach Dominik Thalhammer. After the 7-0 gala in the Europa League, the Linz team followed suit with a 3-1 victory over the European Cup holders WAC. Therefore, there should be enough self-confidence for the difficult Lisbon match.
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