World Cup expert panel: This is how Manuela Mölgg predicts the slalom

But that's not all, because Mölgg also has a lot to do professionally at the 2019 World Ski Championships in Sweden. She looks after the customers of tire manufacturer Pirelli, skis with them and watches the World Cup competitions. “I enjoy being on the other side,” says the Enneberger native, adding: “It’s nice to experience it like that. I’m excited about the races, but at the same time I know how the athletes are feeling.”

Manuela Mölgg looked after Pirelli customers at the 2019 World Ski Championships - including soccer world champion Marco Materazzi. © APA / EXPA/JOHANN GRODER

For SportNews Manuela Mölgg took the time to talk about the women's slalom, which will take place on Saturday as the penultimate World Cup decision. Manuela Mölgg about… …favorites and common favorites in the women’s slalom: “The big favorites are clearly Mikaela Shiffrin, Petra Vlhova and Wendy Holdener. The two Swedes Anna Swenn Larsson and Frida Hansdotter can also take part in the race for the medals. Swenn Larsson in particular is in good shape and always fast on flat slopes.”

…the chances of the “Azzurre”: “I think Chiara Costazza can be at the forefront. Lara Della Mea, who has already won her first World Cup medal in the team competition, could cause a surprise. She was fast in the last World Cup races and could definitely be considered for a top spot.”

…the conditions in Åre: “It's really strange weather here in Åre at the moment. It was raining heavily, so they will have to prepare the slopes with salt. The weather conditions can change very quickly here. This means that everything can turn around very quickly in the race - we already saw that in the men's combination, where the slope was very weak.”

…your best World Cup experience: “My first World Championships in St. Moritz, when Denise Karbon won a medal and I came seventh, was certainly something special. I always fought for a medal, like in Garmisch-Partenkirchen when I came sixth twice. Nice results, no question – but what you really want is a medal. When Manfred (Mölgg, Manuela’s brother, editor’s note) won a medal in Åre in 2007, I was happy as if it had been my own.”

…your winning tip: “I say Mikaela Shiffrin.”

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World Cup expert panel: This is how Manuela Mölgg predicts the slalom

Manuela Mölgg took part in a world championship six times as an active ski racer. After retiring from her career in the summer, the 35-year-old is in Åre as a spectator for the first time.

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