Fabio Ingolitsch Tactics At FC Liefering 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis

There have been rumours in football recently that Matthias Jaissle could be set to leave Red Bull Salzburg at the end of the season, regardless of whether they retain the Austrian Bundesliga title.

If that is the case, the question then becomes who will replace the 35-year-old German in Wals-Siezenheim?

The answer to this could come from within, with Salzburg likely to consider 31-year-old Austrian Fabio Ingolitsch, who is currently the head coach of Salzburg’s feeder club FC Liefering in the Austrian second division. 

Jaissle followed a similar path from Liefering to Salzburg, so it would not be a surprise to see it happen again.

This Fabio Ingolitsch tactical analysis will examine his tactics at Liefering and assess whether he could be the next in line to lead the powerhouse Austrian club. 

Fabio Ingolitsch Formation & Style Of Play

When it comes to formations used this season for FC Liefering, Ingolitsch has preferred to set his side up in some form of a back four, usually a 4-3-1-2. This diamond shape in midfield is similar to what Jaissle uses with Salzburg, with the fullbacks getting forward and often joining the attacks due to the formation’s narrow shape. The shape also becomes a 4-1-3-2 during pressing phases of play, which will be covered in more detail later in this analysis.

When looking at how Ingolitsch’s Liefering side play, they have very much been a side this season that will score multiple goals a match, but also concede multiple as well. In fact, Liefering are averaging 1.78 goals per 90 minutes this season, while averaging 1.83 goals against. They have not had the greatest season, with the club sitting 10th in the Austrian second division. Still, you have to consider that they are by far the youngest side in the division, with an average age of 18.8, along with a young manager in only his first season at the club and his first head coaching job in football.