Opponent Poland is led by Robert Lewandowski, a first-class aim scorer. ÖFB goalkeeper Patrick Pentz is conscious of the problem, however was nonetheless very calm on Wednesday. “We’ve got been warned, however we nonetheless do not should be afraid of him,” defined the Salzburg participant.
Goalkeeper coach Michael Gspurning has already ready Pentz for Lewandowski and his attacking colleagues with video sequences. One conclusion from this: “It is not nearly Lewandwoski. We’re getting ready for the whole Poland squad and all of their strikers.”
“Can rating a aim with any a part of his physique”
However, the aim scorer, who has recovered from a muscle damage, is Poland’s excellent character. “We all know that Lewandowski has been top-of-the-line strikers in Europe over the past 15 years. He has brutal high quality within the field and may rating a aim with nearly any a part of his physique,” mentioned Pentz. Nonetheless, he’s not too fearful regarding this. “As a result of we have now not conceded many targets not too long ago.” There have been 4 in 5 worldwide matches this 12 months. In his seven appearances for the Austrian Soccer Affiliation to this point, Pentz has stored one clear sheet – in March in a check match in Slovakia (2:0).
Pentz mentioned that the collective effort is required to forestall targets being scored towards. “We’ve got to defend properly as a complete group, concede as little as attainable and play our recreation.” Within the 0:1 defeat towards France, this was no less than partially profitable, which makes the keeper assured for the duel with Poland. “We noticed that we are able to damage the French too. We’ve got put apart our respect for the match and can go into the match one hundred pc targeted,” promised Pentz.
“There’s a first time for all the pieces”
For the Denmark legionnaire and his teammates, Friday can also be regarding ending a destructive run – Austria has been ready for a win towards Poland for 30 years. “There is a first time for all the pieces. We are going to do all the pieces we are able to to finish this collection,” introduced Pentz. Poland additionally began with a defeat, dropping 1:2 towards the Netherlands. Nonetheless, coach Michal Probierz’s group introduced themselves as equal opponents for lengthy stretches. “We’re certainly not underestimating them,” defined Pentz. The 27-year-old expects a troublesome match. “It’s going to undoubtedly be extra bodily than towards France.”
Pentz impressed as Austria’s primary towards “Les Bleus”, though he wasn’t even within the group squad a number of months in the past. Match apply at Bröndby and Alexander Schlager’s damage in the end made him the first-choice goalkeeper. “It is necessary for me to take pleasure in each second of this match. It is cool to be a part of such a significant occasion and to compete with large gamers. I will give it my all and provides my greatest efficiency,” mentioned Pentz, who’s passing the time on the EURO camp in Berlin by taking part in golf, amongst different issues.
