Overview
- Austrian goalkeeper Constantin Möstl criticized Andreas Wolff’s wording and said the comments have given his team extra motivation.
- Austria’s Nikola Bilyk and Lukas Hutecek also rebuked the remarks, calling for more respect while welcoming the added edge.
- Wolff had described Austria’s approach as “absolute anti-handball” and “very unattractive,” citing their frequent goalkeeper-for-field-player overloads.
- Elias Kofler said he will play despite a recent back issue he called a classic lumbago, crediting intensive physiotherapy for his readiness.
- Germany and Austria begin their EM campaigns in Herning after recent tight encounters, including a 22:22 draw at the last European Championship.