Sturm Graz pulled away thanks to the help of LASK

The 0-1 against LASK was Salzburg’s second home defeat in a row after the 0-1 against Blau-Weiß Linz – this last happened to the series champions in August 2014. League leaders Sturm Graz, however, remained unbeaten in the first half of the season and are now four points ahead. After the 2-1 win against Hartberg with LASK’s help, coach Christian Ilzer spoke of a “moment to enjoy”. It didn’t last long: On Thursday, Atalanta Bergamo will be guests in the Europa League in Graz.

Doubts arose at Salzburg before Tuesday’s away game against Inter Milan in the Champions League. “We all have to question such a performance,” said coach Gerhard Struber. Numerous fans had left the stadium long before the final whistle, and the rest whistled. Struber: “We contributed a lot to it.” Against Inter Milan, his team “must show a different face. We have to remember what makes us strong.”

Terzic and Koita are missing in Milan

Left defender Aleksa Terzic will not travel to Italy. He took a shot just before halftime a muscle injury in the adductor area. Andreas Ulmer came into the game in place of the 24-year-old Serb. Sekou Koita is also staying at home; the striker is also suffering from adductor problems.

Midfielder Mads Bidstrup, however, is available again. The 22-year-old Dane, who is already in his first season in Salzburg who has become a key player, was missing against LASK due to illness, but took part in team training again on Sunday. Strahinja Pavlovic, who was suspended against Linz, returns in central defense. Whether Oumar Solet or ÖFB youngster Samson Baidoo will form the center of defense with him in Milan remains unclear for the time being.

The Salzburg According to the club, around 1,200 fans will accompany them to Milan. “We are playing against a top Italian team that is at the top of Serie A. We can definitely win more than lose,” said coach Gerhard Struber. In order to be successful in San Siro, however, you have to bring the “basic virtues” onto the pitch. In the last Champions League season, Salzburg were beaten 4-0 by Inter’s city rivals AC Milan.

Attacker Roko Simic is particularly looking forward to the trip, as he was born in Milan as the son of former AC Milan legionnaire Dario Simic and grew up there for the first five years of his life. “I was often in the stadium. I still have many fond memories of that time and of Milan,” said the 20-year-old Croatian. “Of course the duel with Inter will be a big challenge for us. We know that we have to do a lot if we want to survive.” In his Champions League debut in September against Benfica Lisbon (2-0), Simic shone with a goal and an assist.

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