Vienna derby under pressure: Rapid is struggling with personnel concerns!

Vienna derby under pressure: Rapid is struggling with personnel concerns!

Another emotionally charged chapter in football in Vienna is about to begin, as next Sunday at 5 p.m. the 347th Vienna derby between Rapid Vienna and Austria Vienna will take place. In the week leading up to this important duel, the situation on both sides is characterized by injury concerns, which is causing mixed feelings among the supporters.

At Rapid Vienna there is light and shadow. While the return of defenders Bendeguz Bolla and Furkan Demir brings fresh hope for a more stable defense, the loss of Nosa Dahl is a major downer. Dahl, who has been out since the end of August due to a persistent muscle injury, has scored four goals and provided two assists in his first twelve competitive games. His absence will be particularly noticeable in one-on-one situations. Sports director Markus Katzer explained that both Bolla, who was missing due to ankle problems, and Demir, who was substituted injured in the last game, are fit enough to play. On the other hand, there are concerns about central defender Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao, who canceled training with dizziness after a blow to the head. His participation is contingent on the exclusion diagnosis of concussion.

Personnel concerns in the capital

But it's not just Rapid who is struggling with injury problems. Austria Vienna also has to deal with staff shortages. Defense chief Aleksandar Dragovic, who was recently sidelined with adductor problems, has suffered two strains. Despite his injuries, Dragovic shows fighting spirit and intends to do everything he can to play in the derby. According to recent reports from Today Four players are questionable at Rapid, including the aforementioned Raux-Yao. The uncertainty surrounding the use of these leading players could be decisive for the outcome of the game.

The upcoming derby promises to be an exciting duel between two teams that need to better compensate for their losses. Rapid, currently leaders, want to defend their supremacy in the capital, while Austria will do everything in their power to keep the fight for the most important points in the league open. In such an atmosphere, further unrest can easily break out, as was the case at the last derby when there were riots with injuries on both sides. According to a report by courier After the last game, there were at least 27 injuries in a heated atmosphere, including ten police officers, and several criminal charges for bodily harm and violations of the Pyrotechnics Act.

The fans of both sides are not only required to support their teams in the stadium, but also to exercise a certain degree of fairness and respect. Given the intense rivalry between Rapid and Austria, it remains to be seen how this situation will develop. The thread of patience could quickly break if the passionate supporters clash. The derby between Rapid and Austria could write exciting stories not only on the pitch but also outside of it.