As the excitement builds for the upcoming UEFA Europa League campaign, the team has officially announced its 27-man squad for the 2026/27 season. The squad will kick off its journey with an away match in Sofia in just two weeks, marking the beginning of a challenging European adventure.
The roster includes three goalkeepers: Christian Früchtl, Nikola Sarcevic, and Christian Zawieschitzky. These players will be crucial in defending the goal as the team seeks to make a significant impact in the tournament.
In the defensive line, the squad features a mix of experience and youth, including John Mellberg, Frans Krätzig, Nikolas Veratschnig, Tim Drexler, Stefan Lainer, Dominik Schmid, Leandro Morgalla, Kevin Boma, and Valentin Zabransky. This diverse group will be tasked with maintaining a solid backline against some of Europe’s top attacking talents.
The midfield is bolstered by players such as Soumaila Diabate, Umut Tohumcu, Sota Kitano, Bartosz Mazurek, Abubakr Barry, and Justin Omoregie. Their ability to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities will be vital as the team navigates through the league phase.
Up front, the attacking lineup boasts a variety of options, including Haris Tabakovic, Yorbe Vertessen, Karim Konate, Edmund Baidoo, Damir Redzic, Gaoussou Diakite, Aboubacar Camara, Jesper Lindstrom, and Enrique Aguilar. With this talented group of forwards, the team will aim to find the back of the net consistently throughout the tournament.
In addition to the squad announcement, tickets for the UEFA Europa League home matches are now available for purchase in four-match packages. This allows fans to secure their seats and support the team during its European campaign.
The format of the UEFA Europa League has evolved in recent years, transitioning from a traditional group stage to a league format. Each participating team will face eight different opponents, with four matches played at home and four away. At the conclusion of the eight rounds, an overall table will be established for all 36 teams. The top eight will advance directly to the round of 16, while teams finishing in 9th to 24th place will enter a play-off round to compete for the remaining knockout stage spots. Notably, there is no relegation to the UEFA Conference League after elimination, a change from previous seasons.
As the team prepares for its first match in Sofia, the anticipation for the UEFA Europa League is palpable. Fans are eager to see how the squad will perform in this prestigious competition, and the upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their path in European football.
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