Semlic likes the special constellation. “There is a human element in the club,” he said. He appreciates the family atmosphere, said Semlic, and equally the contact with Silberberger, who is now aiming for promotion with second division club Admira.
“We spoke on the phone often. He was recently back in our office,” said the 41-year-old, who worked at SKN St. Pölten until the turbulence that began there in early May. Despite all the Silberberger nostalgia, the Tyroleans are taking new paths, for example in their basic approach and playing philosophy, but there is no alternative for the Graz native.
Hinterseer as new bellwether
During the preparation and transfer phase, Semlic had time to introduce and implement his ideas. His squad analysis revealed shortcomings in terms of experience and speed, and the club responded to this – for example by signing the Tyrolean Lukas Hinterseer (33).
GEPA/Daniel Schoenherr In the friendly against Olympique Lyon, which the Tyroleans lost 2:3, Hinterseer scored a goal
“From day one in the dressing room, he has really implemented perfectly what we expect from him. That he works with the young players, that he leads them, that he leads the way.” US striker Quincy Butler is expected to bring dynamism and his strength in one-on-one situations, while returning player Tobias Anselm is expected to score goals.
Relegation and player training as goals
The WSG’s primary goal for the season was to avoid relegation. There are also other areas in which development is needed. “We want to play very proactive football. We want to develop the team so that our game idea is seen on the pitch in every game for as long as possible,” explained Semlic.
“And we also want to offer players a platform to take the next step in their careers through WSG Tirol.” Because if you want to develop the club further, “you have to do that with transfer solutions.”
“Tiroler Weg” aims to attract spectators
Semlic said the third pillar was to “take the Tyrolean way”. According to him, there are now 13 Tyroleans in the squad, and WSG is the only club from Tyrol in the top two leagues. “We want to try to take the people of this beautiful state along with us on the journey.” For the eleventh-placed team from last season, this should also have a positive effect on the number of spectators in the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck.
