“Bayern Munich was also second once”

Since the 1989/90 season, the Austrians have won the Nations Cup 30 times in a row. This year this series could break for the first time. With 23 races to go, Switzerland is 918 points ahead of its neighbors. Anyone who still believes in a turnaround must be very optimistic. “I know that things are getting tight. But if we don't win this year, the world won't end. “Bayern Munich was also second in Germany once,” said Schröcksnadel in an interview with the daily newspaper Austria . Peter Schröcksnadel is known for his sharp statements. © APA / HANS PUNZ

Nevertheless, the Austrians would probably be upset if they lost this title, which they have long taken for granted, to Switzerland of all places. Especially since it could even be the case that there will be no victory in a discipline ranking this winter. The last time this happened in Austria was 25 years ago. Schröcksnadel: “Our potential lies in the hospital” The President of the Swiss Ski Association, Urs Lehmann, has now added fuel to the fire and claimed that a victory in the Nations Cup could be the starting signal for years of dominance for the Swiss. Of course, Schröcksnadel didn’t like this statement: “That’s nonsense. We have 17 injured. I don't want to make excuses, but our potential lies in the hospital." The 78-year-old North Tyrolean alludes to the ÖSV's long injury list, which includes Hannes Reichelt, Bernadette Schild and Cornelia Hütter.

A few weeks ago, the powerful ÖSV president blamed the failure on the women, who, according to Schröcksnadel, would simply not score enough points this year compared to last year. In any case, the fact is that the Austrians clearly lack the points of the resigned Marcel Hirscher.

But the Austrians have their next chance to make amends this weekend. Then there will be a Super-G and a combination in La Thuile for the women, while the men will compete in a combination, a Super-G and a giant slalom in Hinterstoder. Italy leads the women's category By the way: Italy is in third place in the Nations Cup with 5.887 points. The gap to Switzerland is 3 points. In the women's category, Italy (2.031 points) is even in the lead. Azzurre's lead over Austria and Switzerland is 3.878 and 224 points respectively. The status in the Nations Cup Pos Country Points 1. Switzerland 7.918 2. Austria 7.000 3. Italy 5.887 4. Norway 5.208 5. France 4.765 6. USA 3.108 7. Germany 2.879 8. Slovenia 1.497 9. Sweden 1.460 10. Slovakia 1.165

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“Bayern Munich was also second once”

ÖSV President Peter Schröcksnadel still believes in the turnaround in the Nations Cup despite the clear deficit of the long-time number 1 skiing nation.

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