Sold-out Linzer Arena: Austria surprise with an eleven against Israel

This evening the Austrian national team meets Israel in the Nations League at the sold‑out Linzer Arena, the team's first opponent in League B. Ahead of the also sold‑out home match in Vienna against Kosovo, the game is already waiting this evening, while the atmosphere in the stadium is said to boil according to Rangnick.

Sold‑out stadiums and new lineup

The Linzer Arena on the Gugl is also sold out, which highlights the high expectations. Team manager Rangnick already emphasized that there will be more intensity than at the World Cup: “It has to be loud.”

In the first starting eleven after the overhaul, there is a surprise: Austria line up in a 4‑2‑3‑1 with Schlager; Posch, Danso, Lienhart, Mwene; Seiwald, X. Schlager; Wimmer, Schmid, Grüll; Gregoritsch.

On the left flank, Marco Grüll is expected to deliver offensively to the new captain Gregoritsch, thereby expanding the attacking options.

Late drama sees Austria edge Israel after Schmid’s early lead

The former Rapidler, who was not in the World Cup squad, has placed himself at the top of the scorer list of the German Bundesliga in Bremen in his favourite position.

David Alaba is not in the squad, but after his official transfer to Udinese on Thursday, the team captain can again take part in the team training.

From 20:45 the match will start and will show how energetic Austria will play against the technically strong underdog Israel.