Silberberger’s future hangs after Sonntag loss as WAC sink

In the chill of the Lavanttal Arena on Sonntag, WAC watched a 0‑2 home loss to WSG Tirol that left the club’s bottom‑place status unaltered and sparked talk of a possible departure for coach Thomas Silberberger.

Club hierarchy opens the door to change

Club president Dietmar Riegler told Sky that he "does not rule anything out" when asked about a potential coaching change, adding that discussions are now underway. He stressed that the decision on Silberberger’s future is "not a split‑second decision" and that the board will also look to hold the players accountable.

Silberberger, who arrived at WAC in April of the previous season, guided the team to a modestly secure finish that avoided relegation. The new campaign began positively with a win over Austria Vienna and a draw against Red Bull Salzburg, but the form has since evaporated.

Players and opponents weigh in

Defender Marco Sulzner defended the coach after the defeat, saying, "If you watch the game you cannot blame the trainer. It is on us." He noted that both conceded goals stemmed from careless set‑piece moments, a view echoed by Silberberger himself.

WSG Tirol’s former WAC boss Philipp Semlic, now on the opposing bench, expressed dissatisfaction with his side’s performance, claiming they had adapted to WAC’s “wild” style and were far less satisfied than after a recent loss to Ried.

Altach’s manager Ognjen Zaric criticised the early concession, blaming a simple ball loss while his team held numerical superiority, and highlighted two lost duels that cost them.

Red Bull Salzburg’s coach Danny Röhl, after his side’s 3‑0 victory over Altach, admitted there were “points we must improve” and called for a more aggressive, ball‑oriented pressing style, especially against stronger opponents.

Wir are now left watching a club that has endured five consecutive league defeats, secured only one point from the last seven rounds, and sits six points behind the sixth‑placed team while five points separate them from the penultimate Altach.