Grazer AK Sidelined by Injuries to Tim Trummer and Tobias Koch

Grazer AK 1902 opened its 2026/27 competitive campaign in strong fashion, securing a 4:0 victory against SR Donaufeld in the opening round of the UNIQA ÖFB Cup. Played under high-summer temperatures at the Donaufeld sports ground, the match saw goals from summer arrivals and a clean sheet in goal. Yet the celebratory mood was quickly tempered by physical setbacks to two squad members that leave the team short-handed as the league season approaches, according to reporting from Grazerak.

Cup Success Over Shadowed by Tim Trummer Injury

The evening’s turning point arrived just before halftime. Tim Trummer, playing his debut match as a loan player from Salzburg, capitalized on a defensive error by the hosts in the 43rd minute. He drove into space alone and fired a low, precise shot past the goalkeeper to break the deadlock.

We paid a big price today with Timi Trummer’s injury. That looks like anything but good. Ferdinand Feldhofer, Head Coach, via LAOLA1

Instead of celebrating, Trummer immediately grabbed his hamstring and dropped to the turf. He required on-field treatment and could not continue, forcing head coach Ferdinand Feldhofer into a halftime substitution. Subsequent medical examinations confirmed a muscle injury in the rear thigh that will sideline the 20-year-old ÖFB U21 international for several weeks. The club has not yet released a definitive recovery timeline, focusing instead on his rehabilitation.

Tobias Koch Sidelined Ahead of LASK Clash

Compounding the club’s roster concerns, midfielder Tobias Koch remains unavailable for selection. Koch missed the cup fixture entirely due to muscular problems that flared up during training sessions. The medical department is actively treating the 24-year-old, though club updates indicate an appearance in the upcoming fixture is unlikely.

The timing of these absences places immediate pressure on the squad depth. Grazer AK must visit LASK on July 31, 2026, for its opening match in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga, entering the fixture without two active contributors from the midfield and defensive rotation.

Newcomers Deliver on the Pitch Despite Roster Strain

Despite the injuries, the Donaufeld fixture showcased the immediate impact of the club’s summer transfer activity. Alexander Hofleitner doubled the lead in the 48th minute by heading in a cross from Christian Lichtenberger. In the closing moments, new arrival Leon Klassen scored from distance in the 82nd minute before Peter Michorl added a fourth goal in the 90th minute.

Michorl’s debut carried a unique familial backdrop: the 31-year-old midfielder played against a Donaufeld side managed by his uncle, Josef Michorl. Meanwhile, Cican Stanković secured a clean sheet in his first appearance for the club, helping carry the team past the first-round hurdle that ended their cup run the previous year against FC Dornbirn.