"Learned in a cage"

Admira’s top-class angler between genius and madness

Provides special moments: Albin Gashi.

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Albin Gashi is Admira's difference-maker, but also drives coach Thomas Silberberger to "white heat". On Friday, the 27-year-old fights for the five-pointer with the Südstädter in League Two. Manuel Holzmann brings bad news.  

There are enough talented footballers in League Two. But those who make their mark on the game and provide special moments can be counted on one hand. One "finger" belongs to Admira's Albin Gashi. "One of the difference-makers in this competition," praises coach Thomas Silberberger. "But not everything suits me yet. He still needs pressure from me from time to time." The winger also knows this: "I learned my trade in the cage, I often have special ideas that are offensive in professional soccer." What would they be? "There's probably one hook too many from time to time. I understand if that drives the coach crazy."

Gashi also likes to have one or two ideas too many.

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Between genius and madness. Although he has played a big part in Admira's recent run of four wins in a row. "You can't let up. If you want to stand up to Ried, you have to deliver." Also on Friday at home against his former club FAC. Returnee Anderson has his buddy's back. "It's like he's never been away. He runs a lot, creates space for me, is very important."

Holzmann is out for the long term after tearing his cruciate ligament.

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Defender Manuel Holzmann, who suffered a cruciate ligament rupture against the Young Rapids, was also important for the team. The 24-year-old will therefore miss the Südstädter for several months. Including the postponed derby in St. Pölten, which will now take place on October 1 at 8:30 pm. Until then, SKN still have a few attempts at their first win of the season, the first of which came at the weekend in Voitsberg.