TOP LEAGUE SERIES | Ahrntal: Lifeguards in constant use

As if they were not used to anything else, the Ahrntal valley played the same program last season as in previous years: starting the football year as relegation candidates, the “Teldra” muddled their way through the championship in the lower midfield of the table before they On the home straight of the season, they secured their place in the league. And this year? Correct: You can expect a similar season from the Puster team this year.

As far as the squad is concerned, a lot happened in the Ahrntal in the summer. A handful of players, including top performers like Fabian Lahner and Martin Gasteiger, left the club. Instead, the team was supplemented with players who know the league very well (Davide Lorenzi), returnees (Manuel Pipperger), but also promising talents (Mark Milesi). There is also a new face on the coaching bench: From now on, Martin Wachtler will be giving the commands on the Ahrntal sidelines.

Entrances and exits Additions: Alex Tauber (defense/Natz), Davide Lorenzi (attack/SSV Brixen), Jonas Engl (midfield/Terenten), Viktor Zimmerhofer (attack/Steinhaus), Manuel Pipperger (attack/St. Georgen), Manuel Gasser (defense/Mühlwald) , Matteo Lorenzi (attack/SSVBrixen), Mark Milesi (midfield/Wattens II), Florian Gartner (own youth)

Departures: Dominik Kirchler (defense/Taufers), Fabian Lahner (midfield/SPG Gsies), Patrick Bacher (attack/Stegen), Martin Gasteiger (midfield/Kiens), Martin Falkensteiner (defense/Kiens), Denis Kerrniqi (attack/Natz), Philipp Aichner (attack/end of career)

The trainer Martin Wachtler. For the 41-year-old, SSV Ahrntal is the second major coaching position of his career. After two seasons at SSV Brixen, which he finished in 7th and 13th place, Wachtler is facing a real test of maturity at the Puster club.

The player Patrick Psenner. He is the great constant in the SSV Ahrntal squad. The experienced goalkeeper is not only a safe source of support, but also a source of calm who maintains perspective even in the most delicate situations. Psenner knows what is important in the bottom of the table and will play a decisive role again this year when the “Teldra” look deep into the eyes of the specter of relegation.

The goal One club, one goal: staying in the league. People in Ahrntal are aware that the fight against the grain is once again the central task that needs to be completed this year.

If this team were celebrities then... Baywatch star David Hasselhoff. Although he's not the crème de la crème in terms of acting, he's certainly aware of his physical strengths, uses them appropriately to the situation, maintains a stoic calm even in the tricky phases and always looks cool. Also important: save what can be saved. Sounds somehow like Ahrntal...

Tomorrow, Saturday, our series continues. Then BOZNER FC is examined.

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TOP LEAGUE SERIES | Ahrntal: Lifeguards in constant use

It seems as if SSV Ahrntal is immune to relegation from the regional league. The Puster club has been written down before every season for almost a decade - but every time the “Teldra” prove their critics wrong.

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