Eintracht Frankfurt Braces for Absence of Koch and Rode
Eintracht Frankfurt is set to face VfB Stuttgart without the services of defensive linchpin Robin Koch. The 27-year-old still battles with a calf injury, ruling him out of the Bundesliga clash on Saturday (18:30/Sky). "Robin won't feature for sure. We'll have to wait a bit longer," coach Dino Toppmöller revealed on Thursday.
While optimistic about Koch's return to action, Toppmöller remained cryptic about a potential timeline. "We're hopeful that he'll be back on our side this season. However, I can't pin down an exact date," he admitted. Following a calf injury, Koch also missed out on his DFB comeback.
Regarding captain Sebastian Rode, Toppmöller sounded more pessimistic, attributing the 33-year-old's predicament to lengthy absences. "We're less positive about Seppl. The longer you're away, the tougher it is to regain your rhythm," he said, celebrating his 43rd birthday on the day.
Despite the challenges posed by Koch and Rode's injuries, Eintracht Frankfurt faces VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga this Saturday. The third-placed VfB Stuttgart will aim to exploit the missing pieces in Eintracht Frankfurt's lineup.
Insight: Despite Eintracht Frankfurt's injury woes, little is known about their likely recovery timelines and return dates to the pitch. Officially sourced team updates or medical reports would offer more detailed and accurate information on the situation.
