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Coach Dominik Thalhammer emphasized that the first position was “just a snapshot. We have only played ten rounds ”. Despite all the modesty, the first place is also proof that a lot of good has been done recently. “It’s a statement for the development of the team,” said the 50-year-old, referring to a “feeling of joy and confirmation.”
Thalhammer noted with particular satisfaction that they easily defeated an extremely defensive team. “Now we can have incredible game control even against deep opponents,” said the LASK coach.
LASK takes the lead in the table
LASK is at the top of the Bundesliga. With a 3-0 win in the Upper Austria derby against Ried, Linz overtook Salzburg and is now the new leader.
Double load coped well
Furthermore, the focus was not lost on LASK despite Thursday’s grueling 3: 3 in the Europa League against Premier League leaders Tottenham. “It distinguishes the best teams that make the transition from international games against the best opponents in the league,” Thalhammer said.
The next Europa League appearance on Thursday will be less exciting, on the one hand because the opponent is named Ludogorez Rasgrad, on the other hand because the possibility of promotion to the 16th final is already gone. Thalhammer should rotate, after all, the main Bundesliga game at Red Bull Salzburg awaits the following Sunday.
Peter Michorl could be out of these two games. The midfielder stayed in the locker room during the break due to muscle problems in his thighs. There is also a large question mark behind the use of the Mamoudou Karamoko, carried off the field in the end.
Quick moves up to the top duo
Thanks to Salzburg’s 0: 1 loss to FC Flyeralarm Admira on Saturday, Rapid also advanced to one point with a sovereign 3: 1 win over TSV Prolactal Hartberg. The Hütteldorfer is still two points from LASK. With the convincing performance in Styria, the Viennese also gained a lot of self-confidence for the decisive Europa League match against Molde on Thursday.
Coach Dietmar Kühbauer had rotated against Arsenal, used many players from the second row and received criticism after 1: 4. The first part of the calculation worked. With fresh forces and almost the best lineup, Rapid showed a solid performance against Hartberg over long stretches with efficiency in front of goal and strong defensive work.
Hütteldorfer as a master of efficiency
The Verdiblancos presented themselves prepared for the international challenge, at the national level they have been as successful in the autumn as they were five years ago. 21 points after ten rounds is the best result since 2015, more than the current 25 goals that were scored in the same period 33 years ago.
Kelvin Arase and Ercan Kara showed why at Hartberg. The two offensive players took the first two chances (2nd, 35th) for a 2-0 lead, Arase also got the final score (66th). “My goal was actually a goal. I’m even happier that two turned out, ”Arase said in an interview with Sky, highlighting the team’s mentality. “Because we had laps in English so often now, it was a great effort, especially in the head. We just try to go through the mental and get a quick advantage. That worked too. “
Rapid reaches the top of the table
Quick back to the top of the table. With a 3-1 away win at Hartberg, Hütteldorfer are again mixed up front.
Kara scored her already damaged goal. He had lost a tooth and a half in the 22nd minute in a collision with Bakary Nimaga, who saw yellow for this action and had to leave the field with yellow-red in the 44th minute. “We knew it was going to be a difficult game, very competitive. . We accept the fight. I’m missing a tooth and a half, but I have an assist and a goal, ”Kara said in an interview with Sky.
