Thomas Silberberger is sure of victory before the showdown for relegation on Saturday (5:00 p.m., live on ORF1). “This year it was called all year round, the WSG is relegated. I say the Admira is relegated, ”emphasized the WSG Tirol coach two days before the direct duel to stay in the tipico Bundesliga against the southern city on Thursday.
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The Tyroleans have to win at home on Saturday in order not to descend again a year after the ascent. The situation is not worrying, although Silberberger sees his fears confirmed. “I said last year that we would have water up to our necks on the last match day,” said the Tyrolean. “Of course we would have preferred to do it differently, but the situation has happened, as I said,” said the Wattener long-term care worker.
So time to mentally prepare yourself for a “sting”, as Silberberger said. In terms of public appearances, the 47-year-old opted for total attack mode. The Admira knew exactly “that they were lucky in the 1-1 draw in Innsbruck,” he said on Thursday. At the 3: 0 of the Tyroleans in the southern part of the city, they were “clearly the better team” anyway. A year after the descent from Wacker Innsbruck, Silberberger says that another club – the Admira – has been hit.
His players should focus on the sport, on Thursday none of them stepped in front of the media. The kickers are said to be fighting their way to league two on Saturday with fighting strength. “We can use the 16 yellow cards, but are not allowed to get yellow, red and red cards. We finally have to end a game at eleven, ”said Silberberger. His squad has been relegated five times in nine qualifying group games.
Silberberger relies on routine
The winter transfers of some veterans have so far had no resounding effect. Before the explosive duel, Silberberger still relies on the routine factor. “Maybe we are a bit more experienced, we have more experience in the team,” he said with regard to Stefan Maierhofer, Zlatko Dedic and Thanos Petsos. “If all three play, we have 71 caps, only Jimmy Hofer has caps at Admira.”
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