On June 28, Austria beat the Netherlands 3-2 in the last round of the European Cup group stage, topping the group and advancing to the round of 16, where they will face Turkey. The game was played at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. Before the game, Austrian player Sabitzer, who had previously played for RB Leipzig, talked about playing here again, saying that he was always booed at this stadium, which affected his performance.
Sabitzer said: “The reception I received in Leipzig was always negative, I was always booed. It really affected me. I don’t know why, I captained the team for many years and played well.”
“It disappointed me. Now there will be many Austrians there, which will definitely be more beneficial for me, I hope the fans will continue to support the team.”
Regarding his personal performance, Sabitzer said: “The past few months have been challenging, a lot has happened. These are all moments that make you feel good. I’m very proud of the team, they have given me a lot of support, confidence and trust. Then I was free to play, and I was really excited to play here.”
Sabitzer played for RB Leipzig from 2015 to 2021, serving as captain, and then transferred to Bayern Munich, during which he was loaned to Manchester United. In July 2023, he joined Borussia Dortmund from Bayern.
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