Deep holes and little green. Austria Klagenfurt’s coach Peter Pacult wants to drive sheep to the training ground in front of the EM arena. Even the greenkeepers despair. The sports park is looking for solutions. But: Finally, a posh artificial turf has been erected!
The training ground of Austria Klagenfurt as pasture? According to Peter Pacult, he would be better suited for this. “We could really drive a few sheep up here,” the coach grumbles. Because once again the green in front of the EM arena is in a desolate condition: deep, large brown holes are used as tripping hazards. “The ball bounces in all directions like a bouncy ball. It’s never been so bad,” says Pacult. What Sportpark boss Daniel Greiner doesn’t deny: “I agree with him. But the heat, the preparation and the double training of Austria put a heavy strain on the reason.” Although the amateurs and the academies no longer play here. “Not worthy of a Bundesliga club” Even greenkeeper Patrick Wohlfahrt admits: “We aerate, fertilize, sow, do everything every day – but unfortunately the lawn is not worthy of a Bundesliga club.”Next general renovation plannedThe solution? “Close and renovate at the end of August. We’re talking to Austria about alternatives,” said Greiner. Around 215,000 euros But positive: The twelve-year-old, broken artificial turf on the east side is history. A posh, ultra-modern artificial green costing 215,000 euros has been there for a week. Top for Austria, so you no longer have to go to Moosburg in winter.
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