Arnautovic scored the decisive 2-0 in Solna (56th) and then scored a penalty to make it 3-0 (69th). It was his first team goals in almost a year when the Inter Milan legionnaire saved Ralf Rangnick’s team from embarrassment in a friendly against Andorra and scored to make it 1-0.
On Tuesday, Arnautovic initially struggled in the first half, hanging in the air and only coming into his own with a remarkable finish. After the break, Rangnick changed Michael Gregoritsch’s position in the attack, which also benefited Arnautovic. In the end, the Viennese was happy about the “huge step” his team took in the fight for a European Championship ticket – more than about the double pack.
Arnautovic: “Best regards, Toni”
Team boss Ralf Rangnick’s team prevailed 3-1 (0-0) in the key game against Sweden in Solna in the European Championship qualification. Marko Arnautovic then spoke in an interview.
“There is nothing to tremble”
In the catacombs, Arnautovic Polster then gave another message, namely that he had no immediate cause for concern. “Why should he tremble? There is nothing to tremble about. I don’t look at who I’m catching on the scorers list. I’m a team player, I want the team to win. If I score a goal and can contribute to the team, it is of course outstanding,” said the striker, setting clear priorities, at least for himself.
GEPA/Johannes Friedl In the late autumn of his career, Arnautovic repeatedly flashed his individual class
It is obvious that he naturally wants to continue scoring goals for the team. “Toni can stay relaxed. If I can do it, I can do it, if not, then not. It’s kind of a goal, but not my number one. The most important goal is to be at the European Championships.” Things have been looking good since Tuesday evening, as Austria is in Group F, seven points ahead of Sweden, tied for second place behind Belgium. A win or two draws and the ÖFB team has secured their ticket to the finals in Germany. Austria has never taken part in a tournament in its neighboring country, but that is likely to change now.
“There is always more going on”
Austria could book their ticket to Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium as early as October 13th in the home game against Belgium. “The stadium will definitely be sold out,” said Arnautovic, who will start with his team in first place. “It is our goal,” said the Inter Milan legionnaire, who is aware that this task will be difficult. “A world team is coming in October, they are the favorites.”
But Austria will also tackle this challenge with confidence. Arnautovic, who has been with the team for 15 years, is looking forward to a rosy time. “We have a great team, and I also mean the staff who work in the background and are there for us non-stop for ten days.” There is always room for improvement: “There is always more going on in football.” It also seems like that The best is not yet over for the goalscorer.
All-time ÖFB team scorers list
1. Toni Polster 44 2. Marko Arnautovic * 36 3. Hans Krankl 34 4. Johann Horvath 29 5. Erich Hof 28 . Marc Janko 28 7. Toni Schall 27 8. Matthias Sindelar 26 . Andreas Herzog 26 10. Karl Zischek 24
* active
