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A mixed appearance deprived LASK of their hopes of premature promotion in the Europa League. A late rebellion against Premier League leaders Tottenham did not help the athletes this Thursday in their last international appearance at Linz’s Gugl Stadium, which is about to be demolished. The spectacular 3: 3 against the Spurs (match report) was not enough. The trip to Razgrad next week won’t make sense for the table.
The loss at home to Royal Antwerp should be what led the Linzers to the knockout phase. Like Tottenham, the Belgians will reach the round of 32 in the spring. “Fucking” If you had it a week ago, striker Peter Michorl knew it. “With ten points you can often advance in the Europa League”, the midfielder added the points in the last group appearance against Ludogorez. Michorl will be absent for Bulgaria after his third yellow card. Other LASK professionals might also have a break.
“We score the goals”
LASK’s third goal by substitute Mamadou Karamoko in injury time secured at least a somewhat conciliatory finish. The players themselves were still very disappointed. “We score the goals”Michorl said. Tottenham scored two penalties from Gareth Bale and Dele Alli, Son Heung-min’s goal to make it 2-1 for the guests was preceded by a serious error from Linz. Londoners took advantage of many of their few options. Dominik Thalhammer saw this as the quality of a top European team.
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The LASK head coach highlighted the positives for his team, which had weakened, spoke of a very good performance. “I was surprised how I walked into the locker room and saw the players totally disappointed.”Thalhammer reported. LASK came into the game on the premise that this must be won to maintain the possibility of promotion. Antwerp lived up to its favorite role in the side game and beat Rasgrad 3-1. “Everybody knows where we put the dots”Thalhammer said recalling the 0-2 from the previous week.
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Spurs coach Mourinho spots motivation problems
When asked about the lessons from this year’s Europa League, the 50-year-old emphasized the development his team had taken. LASK is now also playful, not only against, but also with the ball, on the road “To a really good team”. But a match like the one against Tottenham also showed one thing: while you can afford a lack of focus in the league, you have to show incredible focus for 90 minutes internationally.
The opponent didn’t always do that either. José Mourinho was not satisfied with the presentation of his team. “I don’t even want to accept your congratulations”joked in the Puls4 interview. He warned his players about LASK’s strengths to no avail. “When we come to Antwerp, to Ludogorez, to LASK, the stadium, the weather, the empty stands. I have the feeling, with more experience, that some players feel that they should not be here., Mourinho identified motivation problems. Tottenham play Arsenal on Sunday. The match in Linz was also rather a prelude to the success of the Premier League for the English press.
LASK will be at home in the Derby Ried in Upper Austria on Sunday. Four days later, the Linzers make a special appearance in Razgrad, before next Sunday in Salzburg. The question arises as to how far the forces will be saved from the Bundesliga coup against Ludogorez. Thalhammer emphasized that they always wanted to play with the best lineup. “Of course Red Bull Salzburg will come, maybe that’s in the back of your mind. We have to look at the personnel situation. The objective must also be to win in Razgrad “emphasized the 50-year-old.
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