“I am particularly satisfied with the result, but also with the way we started the game with lots of high balls,” said coach Gerald Scheiblehner, who took risks with his starting eleven: with Lukas Tursch (instead of Stefan Haudum). in the three-man chain and striker Ronivaldo, two kickers made their competitive comeback following long periods of injury. “I thought regarding Roni for a long time because Stefan Urlaub also made good development in preparation. But he helped us a lot with his routine.”
The 34-year-old also played this out in the 31st minute: The attacker remained ice cold when he scored from the penalty spot to take the lead. Scheiblehner: “Roni is a role model for everyone and inspires everyone. He fights every day to be able to play in the Bundesliga. He even gave up his home leave in the winter so that he might work on his comeback with our rehabilitation trainers in Austria. “
Ronivaldo bald in Rotweißrot
His love for Austria even goes so far that he recently took a close look at the red-white-red history, because: Ronivaldo has applied for Austrian citizenship – the OÖN had already reported on this in March 2023 – and from Friday he can officially identify as Austrian feel.
His goal once morest Altach was his last as a Brazilian. “I live not far from the Danube, it’s beautiful here. Austria has become my second home,” says Ronivaldo, who studied for the required German test together with Ms. Nathanny. “He’s not only extremely ambitious when it comes to football. He had to learn a lot, but he really wanted to because he feels connected to our country,” says coach Scheiblehner, praising his star student.
Ronivaldo also feels connected to Linz – which is why those in charge of the Blue-Whites naturally have a big goal: extending his contract for another year. There will soon be a meeting between Blue and White sports director Christoph Schösswendter, Ronivaldo and his advisor, at which the extension will be made more concrete. “I am confident that we will see him in the blue and white jersey for at least another season,” says Schösswendter. It’s probably as obvious as other goals – but the next one is already from Austria…
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Raphael Watzinger
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Raphael Watzinger
