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Starting XI Returnee Christoph Baumgartner Receives Much Praise
The ÖFB key player has returned to the starting lineup after a long injury break. After the final whistle, there is praise from the experts at CANAL+.
After four brief appearances, Christoph Baumgartner was allowed to play from the start against Manchester City for the first time since his serious injury!
Ultimately, the offensive player delivered a flawless performance in the number eight/ten role in Martin Demichelis' 4-3-3 system and even showed his quality with two impressive long-range shots.
Praise from all sides
Johnny Ertl, an expert at CANAL+, also praised this: "He leads with responsibility. He takes courage and tries with a good finish. The shot was actually untypical. But Donnarumma's save is incredible; it would have gone in otherwise."
Ultimately, the 26-year-old couldn't prevent the narrow 2:3 defeat against Manchester City at the Red Bull Arena. To the match report >>>
After 53 minutes, the Austrian was replaced by Christopher Nkunku due to workload management. "His performance today was very strong," Ertl praised Baumgartner.
The perfect comeback
There was also much praise from fellow expert Georg Teigl: "He knows what he is capable of. It was another step to return to his old strength. He showed a lot again today."
Baumgartner has been back on the pitch for 144 minutes since his comeback. Three goals and one assist are on his record. This corresponds to one scorer point every 36 minutes.
