Not only in Linz, but also in Graz, the lawn was an issue after the Europa League opener on Thursday! Sturm is now apparently even threatened with a ban after the 1:2 against Sporting.
“We have been discussing this for a long time now. If you look at all the mounds of earth that are there after the warm-up, the grass is simply broken,” said Sturm coach Christian Ilzer on ORF. “A big pointer!” In addition: There are now two home games for GAK and one for Sturm. “The future of the lawn doesn’t look bright,” says Ilzer. Because he knows: “If we don’t swap him in October, we’ll play in Klagenfurt.” According to the Sturm coach, both the Bundesliga and UEFA have already threatened these consequences. “A big indication that this quality of turf is not suitable for the Bundesliga.”
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