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Herbert Prohaska: “Salzburg lost its nimbus”
Well boom! I expected a lot of things, but I didn't expect Salzburg to suffer such a blow. For many years, they were able to adequately replace their departures, but this year they were no longer able to do so. This is most clearly visible in central defense, where Pavlovic and Solet are sorely missed. Even in the last few games, even apart from the 0:4 against Brest, clear weaknesses were visible there. Sturm exposed these mercilessly.
Graz's championship title in the previous season has had psychological repercussions. Salzburg has lost its aura. Many teams used to think that the Bulls would become champions anyway and that there was hardly anything to be gained in a direct duel. That is no longer the case, everyone is expecting something, while Salzburg is under more pressure and the players are not used to it.
Other teams have caught up in many areas, such as scouting. Sturm in particular, but also Rapid, which has strengthened itself well in the last two transfer periods. I believe that Rapid can turn the title chase into a three-way fight this year. That would be a dream come true for the league.
I warn against labeling Sturm as the big favorites now. The 5:0 was a strong statement, but only one game. Salzburg still have a lot of quality. Hopefully it will be a close fight.
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