Bundesliga: Salzburg focus on Chelsea
Bundesliga
Red Bull Salzburg mastered the task in the Admiral Bundesliga between the two top international games in the Champions League with ease. Four days after the 1-1 draw at home to AC Milan and four days before the clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, the Bulls celebrated a 3-0 away win at SV Ried.
Salzburg remains at the top of the table in the league and travels to London with the next sense of achievement. The course of the game played the “bulls” in the cards. After just 15 minutes, the series champion was 2-0 up, acted largely confidently and was able to shift down a gear at half-time.
“We were dominant for more than 90 minutes and were certainly able to save grains,” emphasized coach Matthias Jaissle. The only downside was Junior Adamu’s red card after an assault. The Salzburg coach made a total of four changes in the starting XI.
Jaissle protects core staff
Regulars such as Nicolas Seiwald, Noah Okafor and Fernando were only used during the game on Wednesday. Other key players such as Nicolas Capaldo, Maurits Kjaergaard and Benjamin Sesko were substituted after the break. So even during the game, at least for coach Jaissle, the focus was a little on the second highlight in the Champions League in a short time.
After the 1-1 draw against Italian champions AC Milan last Tuesday and recent strong performances in the league, Salzburg travel to London with confidence. A top European team is waiting there in Chelsea (Wednesday 9:00 p.m.).
“Herculean task” awaits Salzburg
“It’s a Herculean task. They are absolutely world class in every position,” Jaissle looked ahead to the duel on the island. “We need luck and Chelsea don’t need the best day, then we can go home with a point.”
His opposite number, Graham Potter, will take his place on the Blues dugout for the first time. According to Jaissle, the task will in no way be made easier by the change of manager at Chelsea. In addition, the cancellation of the entire Premier League round due to the death of the Queen makes it difficult to analyze the upcoming opponent. “But Chelsea won’t be a lucky bag,” said the Salzburg coach.