The Austrians could take second place with a win – and would dispel even the smallest arithmetic doubts about the promotion. “I think it will be a more cautious game in general. Ukraine know that they are through with a draw, ”said Kalajdzic. In the ÖFB camp, however, everyone is set to win. “We’ll try to win the game. I can only speak for myself, but I want to win every game – that on Monday too. “
The two-meter man is already looking forward to it. “I’m very much looking forward to it. It will definitely be one of the most important games of my career. ”If he is allowed to play from the start. Against the Netherlands (0-2), the goalgetter of VfB Stuttgart only came into play as a “joker”. In addition, the return of Marko Arnautovic, who was banned in Amsterdam, stimulates the competition in the ÖFB offensive.
Onisiwo as another option
“Everyone knows that he is irreplaceable for the team – both playfully and personally,” said Kalajdzic. One could look forward to an Arnautovic in Bucharest who would give more than 100 percent. “It burns absolutely.” Similarly, Karim Onisiwo saw another attack option.
In his short appearances against Slovakia (0-0) and at the start of the European Championship against North Macedonia (3-1), Arnautovic was “always dangerous, biting and bilious”. “You can see that it’s good for the team when he’s on the pitch.”
Onisiwo himself found the best ÖFB chance in the final phase against the Netherlands after preliminary work by Kalajdzic headed. His dynamism could bring the Mainz legionnaire more minutes of action. “I have to prove myself in training. I definitely hope to be able to help the team. I feel fit and ready for it. ”The problem area in the ÖFB game has long been identified. “We have to play better in the last third, get better passes behind the last line.”
Penalty striker Kalajdzic
Kalajdzic is a good combination penalty striker. In contrast to Onisiwo, runs in depth are not his core business. “I’m a player who tries to slap balls with my back to the goal,” said the 23-year-old. “Of course I can also try (to go deeper), but then the balls have to come too.”
We have to do better together – otherwise it will also be difficult against Ukraine. Kalajdzic: “It could be an unforgettable game if we are successful.”
