Es wird wieder darauf ankommen, wer das Spiel mit mehr Leidenschaft und Energie auf den Platz bringt.
Rangnick, in any case, expects a different opponent than in the first two matches.
"It will be a team that plays differently than Israel and Kosovo, where the focus was on technical solutions. I assume that Ireland will operate more with long balls and try to play quicker with vertical balls," says the national coach.
More Second Balls?
That sounds more like second balls than pressing from the attacking department. However, the German doesn't want to reveal too many details the day before the match.
He only says: "It will once again come down to who brings more passion and energy to the pitch."
Who Will Be in the Starting XI?
It is certain that Florian Wiegele will start in goal.
Stefan Posch will start at right-back, as Nikolas Veratschnig is injured and Konrad Laimer is not yet ready for the starting XI.
In central defense, the duo Philipp Lienhart and Marco Friedl are most likely to play. Kevin Danso is out due to a yellow card suspension.
As left-back, Phillipp Mwene has the best chances for a place in the starting XI.
Few Options in the Attacking Midfield Positions
The central midfield will likely once again be formed by the two stalwarts Nicolas Seiwald and Xaver Schlager.
On the three attacking midfield positions, not many options are left after Vaso Markovic moved to the U21 and Paul Wanner and Sascha Horvath are out due to injury.
It will likely come down to Patrick Wimmer, Romano Schmid, and Carney Chukwuemeka.
Kalajdzic, Adamu - or even Gregoritsch?
Up front, Sasa Kalajdzic will likely get to prove himself with his aerial strength, which would give Michael Gregoritsch a little more recovery time after his injury.
However, his participation, as well as another appearance by Junior Adamu, also seem possible.
