Austria Vienna Star Johannes Eggstein to Miss First Conference League Match Against Beitar Jerusalem

Austria Vienna will face Beitar Jerusalem on Thursday in the third qualifying round of the Conference League in Ploiesti. However, the German striker Johannes Eggstein will not travel with the team due to a minor injury. Eggstein, who transferred from St. Pauli in the Bundesliga, has already scored three goals this season, making his absence a significant blow for Austria Vienna. Additionally, Philipp Wisinger, Manfred Scherzer, and Noa Butic will also be missing from the squad.

On a positive note for Austria Vienna, defender and team leader Alexander Dragovic has returned to the lineup after recovering from a concussion sustained in a cup match against Wiener Sport-Club. The 35-year-old Dragovic, who has 100 caps for the Austrian national team and has played for clubs such as Bayer Leverkusen, Dinamo Zagreb, and Basel, is now fit to play.

Austria Vienna's coach Stefan Helm commented on the upcoming match, highlighting Beitar Jerusalem's aggressive pressing and courageous style of play with the ball. He emphasized the need for his team to find the right balance and be sharp and clear in their actions to succeed against the Israeli side.