2024-02-25 14:15:29
Now things are getting tough for Eintracht Frankfurt and coach Dino Toppmöller (43)!
After five winless games in a row and the devastating Euro exit once morest St.-Gillioise (1:2), a three-pointer once morest VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga today (3:30 p.m.) is absolutely necessary. But this project is increasingly becoming a mammoth task for Toppmöller and Eintracht.
The reason: Ellyes Skhiri (27) is the anchor in central midfield! According to BILD information, the Tunisian was unable to play due to a cracked rib.
In the TV studio commentator horrified by the national player
Source: BILD25.02.2024
Toppmöller announced on Saturday that in addition to the absences of Kalajdzic (torn cruciate ligament), Rode (knee problems) and Larsson (thigh), other stars were questionable. The hope that Skhiri would still be able to play was dashed on Sunday morning.
The midfield star was already struggling with his rib injury at the end of the Euro, biting his teeth in consultation with Eintracht, but the risk is now too great to play.
Donny van de Beek (26) slides into the starting line-up for him. After all: The Dutchman goes into the game with a good feeling. He recently became a father to his son Navy (BILD reported).
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Defense boss Robin Koch (27) also fought through the last game once morest Saint-Gilloise despite feeling unwell, goalkeeper Kevin Trapp (33) recently missed another Bundesliga game (Bochum) due to back problems. Mario Götze (31) has also been struggling with problems recently. That’s why the world champion is just sitting on the bench for now. Dina Ebimbe plays for him. He and van de Beek form a completely new duo in central midfield.
Toppmöller will not use the staff shortage as an excuse, but makes it clear regardless: “We want to show a reaction. The motto is: more heart, less head.”
One person who is supposed to help is Hugo Ekitiké (21). The new striker (came from PSG) is making his starting eleven debut and, together with Omar Marmoush (25), is expected to pose a goal threat.
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