Simeon Schwinger called up for the World Cham­pi­onship

Image information: Simeon Schwinger replaces Dominic Zwerger - Copyright: GEPA pictures/Matic Klansek

“As head coach, there are things you cannot influence. This is one such situation. We are looking ahead and wish Dominic a speedy recovery,” says Head Coach Roger Bader as focused as ever.

With Dominic Zwerger, the national team loses a young player who has earned his place under Roger Bader in recent years. He took a heavy hit from Moritz Seider in the game against Germany. Dizziness was the result, but everything initially suggested that this was only temporary and that he would be fit for the World Championship. In Tampere, it became apparent that Zwerger was not yet 100 per cent fit following the hit. The Swiss-based player therefore travelled home for health reasons.

Simeon Schwinger, a forward one year his junior, comes into the squad after always impressing when called up. The 24-year-old now gets his chance after taking part in the entire World Championship preparation from week two onwards and scoring the 2:1 opening goal in the 4:1 win over Poland.

Head Coach Roger Bader: “I am convinced that Simeon will represent Dominic Zwerger superbly. This change does not alter anything in our planning. The team is working with great focus and we are looking forward to the start of the World Championship next Saturday.”

Austria face Sweden in their opening game. The match will be broadcast live on ORF Sport+ at 11:20.

Sweden vs. Austria
Sat., 14 May 2022, 11:20, live on ORF Sport+

Austria vs. USA
Sun., 15 May 2022, 15:20, live on ORF Sport+

Czech Republic vs. Austria
Tue., 17 May 2022, 15:20, live on ORF Sport+

Norway vs. Austria
Wed., 18 May 2022, 15:20, live on ORF Sport+

Latvia vs. Austria
Fri., 20 May 2022, 19:20, live on ORF Sport+

Austria vs. Finland
Sat., 21 May 2022, 15:20, live on ORF Sport+

Austria vs. Great Britain
Mon, 23 May 2022, 19:20, live on ORF Sport+