Crisis in the premier league

Hollywood star serves Salzburg as a role model

Salzburg has its own "Mission Impossible".(Bild: GEPA)

Christoph Nister writes in his "Krone" column about Salzburg's "Mission Impossible" in the Champions League ...

When Tom Cruise appears as "Ethan Hunt", there is always a "Mission Impossible" waiting for him. Despite all adversity and although he has to deal with seemingly insurmountable opponents, the Hollywood star is able to complete his missions. In the coming weeks, a touch of Hollywood will be blowing over runners-up Salzburg.

In the Champions League, Pep Lijnders' team have their backs to the wall after three match days. The sad result: zero points and zero goals.

Disgraceful result for Pep Lijnders and his squad(Bild: GEPA)

Bulls visit Rotterdam
If they want to keep alive the spark of hope of making the play-offs - which requires a place in the top 24 - a win at Feyenoord Rotterdam is a must on Wednesday (9pm). While only the boldest optimists among experts and fans are still considering a miracle, the Salzburgers are (doubly) optimistic.

"Of course," explained Aleksa Terzic when asked whether the top 24 is realistic. "There are still a lot of games to come. A win in Rotterdam would see us move up several places." Lijnders emphasized: "We have to play with faith and heart like we did against GAK when we were outnumbered." Then, hopefully, they will get their first win. Just like Hollywood star Tom Cruise, who serves as a role model for the Bulls in their "Mission Impossible".