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Half home game for Taxi Fountas. Rapidler face Austria with the Greek team in Klagenfurt. “Today” he asked.
Austria test against Greece in Klagenfurt on Wednesday. Most prominent name among the guests: Taxiarchis Fountas. The forward scored 27 goals in 36 games for Rapid, who managed to retain him despite foreign offers. “Today” asked the 25-year-old for an interview.
“Today”: Mr. Fountas, you made the jump back to the national team this year. Why is it going so well now?
Taxi Fountas: “If you get summoned again after four years, you can only be happy. It is a great honor. Before coming to Vienna, my head was often not clear. But I feel extremely comfortable in Rapid. I said to myself:” Focus and work 100 percent hard, this is the only way to improve. “In a great team with many good colleagues, you can do your best.”
With Stefan Schwab and Thomas Murg, two players have moved to PAOK Saloniki in their home country. What did you tell them beforehand?
“That the weather is good every day in Greece.” (laughs)
Do you have a role model? Which striker corresponds to your ideal?
“I would say Lionel Messi. He sensationally embodies his role as a professional. He has impressed me throughout his career.”
Austria versus Greece: how are the opportunities distributed?
“Austria has an advantage because it is a home game. But in general, anything is possible. I think the chances are 50:50.”
Greece was sensationally champion of Europe in 2004. You were nine years old at the time. Where did you live the tournament?
“I lived two hours from Athens and watched all the games with my friends. We applauded and celebrated, even though as a child I didn’t understand the importance of all that. “
