Matic, “We are flexible, we can always surprise”

After the 2-1 opening victory during the first home game in the new Generali Arena and an intense training week the 'Violets' are going into the second matchday with a lot of confidence. Under head coach Thomas Letsch, details of Austria Wien's game were worked on during the week. Intensity was once again capitalized.

"The victory against Wacker Innsbruck gives us extra confidence, it was extremely important for everyone in the club. We can build on that, but we stay on the ground and keep working hard because we still have to improve a lot of small details. We are on a great path towards that but in the end these minor details can be decisive," says Uros Matic, for whom there is only one motto on Sunday:

Hard-fought: Tactically and personally many options

"We know what Austria Wien's aspiration is and are preparing for the game against WAC in the best possible way. We absolutely want to win." The great flexibility in our game structure is one of the key strengths of the current violet team for the central midfielder.

"There are many variations on how we can play. We have many tactical and personal options. We are therefore difficult to read and can surprise any opponent," said the Serb, who also addresses the large competition within the team, "Each player fights for his starting place during the trainings- that's how it's supposed to be".

Responsibility as a routine player

Matic himself plays an important role in the team structure, with his 28 years and the well-known stations in his career, he is already one of the routine players in Austria Wien's A-team. "I am one of the experienced players and therefore try to push the team together with Grünwald, Madl and other routine players," explains Matic, who was involved in both goals during the home victory against Wacker.

Quick transfer game plus Winner-mentality

The 1-1 by Alex Grünwald prepared the Serb himself. He initiated the 2-1 by Turgeman. In both situations, the quick transfer game by head coach Thomas Letsch was already well implemented, "We try to use our chances if the opponent is not organized. I especially liked the Winner-mentality last Friday, which was felt in the team. Even after the 0-1, we always felt that we could still turn the game," says Uros Matic.

Phenomenal atmosphere in the Generali Arena

The support from the stands also helped a lot. Matic was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere in the Generali Arena, "The fans were amazing - even after the 0-1 deficit. Of course that helps us players a lot."

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