Scheduling conflicts

This is why the Graz turf double could end badly

The condition of the pitch in the Merkur Arena could become an issue again.

(Bild: Christian Jauschowetz)

The pitch in the Merkur Arena is in danger of being damaged again, because after the draw for the championship round in the Bundesliga, Sturm and second-division team GAK will play three times on the same weekend in Liebenau! The stadium administration is not very happy, the Bundesliga refers to its criteria. The two clubs have mixed feelings.

The images of the completely destroyed pitch in the Merkur Arena in Graz are still fresh in their minds from the heavy criticism last year. The damage was repaired and the image was somewhat polished up again. But now the stadium could be threatened by such a horror scenario again, as Sturm and GAK play at home three times on the same weekend in the coming weeks. A huge strain on the Liebenau turf.