It hurts that no fans are allowed on this occasion. “It’s extremely sad. They could have helped us a lot in a game like that, ”said Hofmann. The dreary backdrop will not diminish motivation, promised the 41-year-old. “The European Cup is the best thing for a player, something very special,” said Hofmann. The Rapid record player made his debut on Saturday in a 1-0 win against Altach in his new role and has been training the professionals for two weeks. How long this will be the case is open. “Until Zoki (note: Managing Director Sport Zoran Barisic) comes and says: ‘That’s it, the next one please'”, Hofmann smiled.
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