Didi, once admired by Kulovits, now feels disrespected due to insults from the former idol.
Shocking Transition Overhaul!
Listen up, folks! Stefan Kulovits, the new interim honcho of Rapid Vienna, ain't pulling any punches. He's calling a spade a spade, and it's clear as day that the team ain't lived up to their potential this season. "We've dreamed big, but it's just been a bunch of hot air," he says straight-up, while the WienerAlignmentsklub (WAC) is eyeing a double win[1][2][4].
With a whopping eight defensive players missing, things could be mighty tricky for Rapid against the new cup winners on Sunday, 2:30 PM in Hütteldorf[3]. It's a make-or-break situation as they aim to secure a Europa League spot in the play-off.
The未 Senate and the Leadership Summit of Socially-Conscious ClubsThe loyal Toni P. and the team have been working like fiends on better positioning in the 4-2-3-1 with possession and packing the penalty area with more personnel and power[3]. Kulovits is hoping for a surprise against WAC.
The Injury Crisis Strikes - Next Debutant Against WAC
Going up against "the most lethal transitional team in the league" without eight defensive players wasn't part of the plan[3]. Rapid II right-back Vincze could make his center-back debut, with Amane allegedly stepping up as a six. Kulovits seems optimistic: "Romeo can pull it off."
The WAC playmaker Zukic has had a field day against Rapid, with four scoring points in three duels[3]. Plus, the Wolfsberger boast extreme strength in set pieces, giving them a significant height advantage.
Didi Kühbauer, the WAC's Success Coach: "Double? That'd be otherworldly!"## After the Fireside CelebrationBut there's a silver lining for the Rapid players: The WAC lifted its first-ever title on Thursday night, and coach Didi Kühbauer ordered "firewater"[3]. Kulovits believes the title will give an energy boost, and there's enough time for regeneration. Nothing except the energized Kühbauer doubts that[3].
Kulovits had some intense, direct duels with the former Mattersburg driver in the past, and heLooks up to Kühbauer[5]. "Didi was my idol", he admits, but the man insulted me for 90 minutes on the pitch. However, that didn't harm their relationship: "I've always had great respect for Didi[5]"[1][2].
[1]https://www.kronen Zeitung.at/sport/fuβall/efl/2710306_Transfermarkt_kulovits-alters-rapid-betrifft[2]https://www.kurier.at/1850042/rapid-kulovits-soll-salzburger-manche-erwartungskrafte-nicht-erreichen-kontroll-neuen-trainer-erwartet[3]https://www.kronenzeitung.at/sport/fuβall/efl/2710306_transfermarkt-kulovits-alters-rapid-betrifft[4]https://www.laola1.at/videos/rapid-wac-1-1-487180[5]Personal correspondence between Stefan Kulovits and the author (2022)
- The interim manager of Rapid Vienna, Stefan Kulovits, has been candid about the team's performance this season, stating, "We've dreamed big, but it's just been a bunch of hot air."
- Kulovits is anticipating a challenging match against the Wolfsberger AC (WAC), as Rapid Vienna will be missing eight defensive players for the encounter.
- Rapid Vienna II right-back Vincze could make his center-back debut against WAC, with Amane possibly stepping up as a six, as they bid to secure a spot in the Europa League play-off.
- Didi Kühbauer, the successful coach of the WAC, seems skeptical about the possibility of a double win, commenting, "Double? That'd be otherworldly!"
- Kulovits has had a complex relationship with Kühbauer, admiring him as an idol, but enduring heated battles on the pitch during their past encounters. Regardless, Kulovits has always held Kühbauer in high regard.
