Prokop, "Now it's only about direct competitors in the fight for Europe"

Dominik Prokop sees Austria Wien on a good path, under the new head coach Robert Ibertsberger, before the first home game of the championship group against Sturm Graz (Sunday, 2:30pm), "We feel that a quick and technical game is very important to him. We attach great value to this as well. It suits me personally and the whole team as well."

Austria Wien has nine decisive games in the championship group, and in eight weeks the fight for the European Cup places is decided. For third place, with which the direct qualification for the UEFA Europa League group stage would be secured (if the Cup winner comes from the top two), Austria Wien is only missing three points.

The big goal in sight

"We know that each of the last nine games is important. Now it’s only about direct competitors in the fight for Europe. We have nine finals and we really want to reach our goal," says Prokop.

The long-time Austria Wien player (who came to the 'Violets’ in 2005 as an 8-year-old) played nine UEL group matches in 2016/17 and 2017/18, especially memorable the goal in Rome (3-3 against AS Roma) and two in the 4-1 victory in Rijeka. "Together with our fans we want to experience such special games again. We must use our chance for third place," emphasizes the Viennese.

Prokop enjoys freedom in the flexible system

In the new, flexible 3-4-3 system Prokop feels comfortable, "We rotate a lot and I enjoy a lot of freedom. I can let go a little, go up front and sometimes pull into the centre," describes the offensive player.

During the home game against Sturm Graz on Sunday it will be all about being brave with the ball as in the first half against Salzburg, "We can build on this first half. We dared to do something and created very good chances. In addition, it will be important against Sturm Graz to appear even more aggressive and put on even more pressure on the opponent's play structure," explains the 21-year-old.

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