Konrad Laimer: Austria's anti-Spain solution
The Bayern man is the Swiss army knife that Austria needs against Spain's dominance in possession.
Austria hasn't qualified for a World Cup for a long time, but Konrad Laimer is now the man who should put Spain in fear. The Bayern Munich dynamo is not just a placeholder, but the tactical Swiss army knife that Austria needs to survive the group stage. Since Laimer was still in diapers, Austria has missed the stage of a World Cup.
Now the team returns and Laimer takes command in midfield. He is versatile, unflappable and battle-hardened. His role goes far beyond that of a simple supplementary player.
He is the boss in the engine room who brings the necessary balance and intensity to compete against top nations. His ability to fill various positions makes him indispensable for coaches. His rise from talent to indispensable factor reflects Austria's transformation from underdogs to real title contenders.
