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Rapid in crisis mode: Stöger under pressure – fans demand changes!
There is a critical mood in Hütteldorf: Rapid Vienna is struggling under coach Stöger, there is no game concept and fans are dissatisfied.
Rapid in crisis mode: Stöger under pressure – fans demand changes!
Currently it has once again become very quiet in Vienna-Hütteldorf. SK Rapid Wien, which was at the top of the table a few weeks ago and with a lot of momentum, is now faced with a nervous atmosphere. Coach Peter Stöger, who was recently seen as a beacon of hope, is at the center of criticism. Many fans are dissatisfied with the unattractive football the team is currently playing and are calling for a rethink and more courage in the way they play. This is reported by 90minuten.at.
Stöger himself expressed concern about the situation and explained that the squad has become smaller, while the sporting director, Katzer, has big financial plans for Rapid. The discrepancy between ambitions and lived reality could not be greater. Before the most recent game against Lech Poznan, Stöger appealed to his team not to let the opponent get rolling. The result, however, was sobering: a clear defeat that fueled the critics even further.
A broken promise
Two years ago, Katzer grandly announced that Rapid would play modern, dominant and offensive football in the future. But there is currently little evidence of this. Instead, the team lacks a recognizable game concept. Victories are usually achieved through individual brilliant performances rather than through a well-thought-out system. How long will the fans' patience last?
Another point of concern is the performance of the opponents. Lech Posen, who won against Rapid, suffered a setback in the following round against Lincoln Red Imps FC, an amateur team from Gibraltar. This not only makes your own performance, but also the form of competition appear in a different light.
The pressure is growing
The situation at Rapid is tense and calls for a rethink are getting louder. The supporters not only demand better football, but also clarity about the team's future. A dominant game is currently hard to see. Stöger's dilemma could have a decisive impact on the season. Will he turn things around and get Rapid back on the road to success, or will the club get stuck in the unrest that is currently so strong?
In these turbulent times, it is important that both coaches and players become aware of their responsibilities. The fans are waiting for a reaction - a sign that the team is not just resting in the table, but is ready to take on the fight against the adverse circumstances. We can only hope that there will be improvement soon.