Crisis at Austria Vienna: setback for fans and zero number in the league!

Crisis at Austria Vienna: setback for fans and zero number in the league!

Bad news for Vienna Austria: The traditional club recently lost out in both the European Cup and the Uniqa ÖFB Cup and have been waiting for a win for weeks. With only one game won against the Georgian second division club Spaeri in the new season, the situation is anything but rosy. The team is currently only in seventh place in the league, far away from the top places and already 21 points behind league leaders Sturm Graz. In particular, the recent defeat against TSV Hartberg (1:3) further fueled the fans' mood - many of them turned their backs on the pitch during the final minutes. Laola1 reports that this reaction is a clear sign of frustration.

The players themselves are visibly affected. Johannes Eggestein shows understanding for the fans' discomfort and describes the situation as frustrating. Captain Manfred Fischer counters that the team has to “swallow a lot” and doesn’t live up to the demands. What once characterized the “Ubuntu” philosophy no longer seems feasible in the current crisis. Fischer has observed that the players often act like lone fighters and let each other down, which endangers the team's success.

Internal communication problems

After the defeat, coach Stephan Helm was forced to give an unusual speech in the dressing room. He insists that the players put their egos aside and fight their way out of the misery together. Despite the critical voices that are increasingly directed against Helm, he remains optimistic. Eggestein takes the pressure off the coach's shoulders and appeals to the solidarity between the team and the coaching staff.

Another focal point is the club's internal structures. Sports director Franz Wohlfahrt sees the problems in fluctuating player performance and the increased susceptibility to injuries, especially in defense. The squad planning and the double burden of European Cup games, which puts enormous demands on the players, are also criticized. This leads to a sedate and predictable style of play that is no longer up to date. profile shows through his analyzes that Austria's football club lacks a sustainable concept for its sporting orientation.

Lack of clear direction

The lack of clarity about the sporting orientation remains a central issue. According to experts, sports directors and sporting directors in professional football are key figures in the success of a club. This affects, among other things, the strategic orientation, squad planning and the implementation of an overarching game philosophy. The DFB Academy highlights that this role is essential for the connection between coach, players and media teams.

The situation surrounding Wiener Austria shows a magnitude that cannot be saved with short-term transfers. It takes a clear philosophy and appropriate player transfers to get the team back on track. So Austria's supporters only have hope that the sun will soon rise again over the club's grounds and the current trough will come to an end.