In addition, Kickert is also an important back-up in the Austrian national team, who recently impressed once again with strong performances in the test game against Canada and in the group game against Switzerland at the World Championship in the Czech Republic. Together with Atte Tolvanen, the Austrian goalkeeper will once again form Salzburg's goalkeeping team in the coming season and together with the Finn will form Salzburg's backbone in the fight to defend the title.