Türkiye set to face Austria in Euro 2024 amid Ralf Rangnick’s coaching brilliance

Turkish national football team, progressing through Euro 2024, will encounter Austria in the round of last 16 on July 2. Topping Group D with six points alongside France, the Netherlands, and Poland, Austria is bolstered by their coach, Ralf Rangnick, who has become integral to their success.

Rangnick declined Bayern Munich’s offer to focus solely on Austria, rejecting dual coaching roles. With a background at Red Bull teams in Salzburg and Leipzig, he laid the groundwork for both clubs.

Austria suffered only two losses in their last 20 matches, including three in Euro 2024. Rangnick’s strategy emphasizes relentless pressing and player freedom both on and off the field, even bonding over outings to bars. Their 4-2-2-2 formation emphasizes collective attack and defense, fostering a winning mentality.

The Austrian team views Rangnick as more than just a coach; they see him as a trusted mentor. Austrian soccer players credit him for not only improving their playing skills but also for shaping their overall perspective on life.