Despite the Conference League game against FC Aberdeen holding no significant sporting value for Eintracht Frankfurt, the German side is determined to make an impact. "This game carries a certain weight," stated coach Dino Toppmöller upon arriving in Aberdeen. Marmoush's unfortunate illness means he'll be unavailable, but Toppmöller remains coy about who might fill his shoes.
The absence of Marmoush is not the only concern for Toppmöller, who'll be missing Ellyes Skhiri, Pacho, and the suspended Jakic. However, the loyal Eintracht supporters have accompanied the team, and Toppmöller expressed gratitude for their presence, despite the travel restrictions. He expects an electric atmosphere in the stadium and hopes the team will feed off the energy.
Despite the numerous missing players, Toppmöller remains focused on executing solid counter-pressing, displaying full concentration, and avoiding easy mistakes. To maintain rhythm, he plans to keep his first eleven while introducing a few fresh faces.
Frankfurt already knows they'll finish second in the group, ensuring a winter in Europe but a preliminary round in the Europa League. The potential opponents remain numerous, but Toppmöller is confident in his team's abilities. "We welcome any challenger," he asserted, confident in their prowess after their impressive display against Bayern Munich.
Now, with new signing Elye Wahi, Eintracht Frankfurt boasts a flexible attacking lineup equipped to deal with any opponent. Toppmöller has shown his tactical acumen in past matches, and his approach to this game will be centered around exploiting the opponent's weaknesses and capitalizing on his team's strengths, with Wahi playing a vital role.
