Eintracht with double strike Ebnoutalib/Kalimuendo at VfB? - Frankfurt’s new duo shines ahead of high-stakes Stuttgart showdown
Eintracht Frankfurt prepares for a crucial Bundesliga clash against VfB Stuttgart this weekend. A victory would lift them level on points with their opponents. The match follows a thrilling 3-3 draw against Borussia Dortmund, where new signings Younes Ebnoutalib and Arnaud Kalimuendo made an instant impact.
Frankfurt’s head coach, Dino Toppmöller, has hinted at fielding both Ebnoutalib and Kalimuendo together in attack. The pair played for the first time in Friday’s dramatic draw with Dortmund, linking up for the 2-2 equaliser. Ebnoutalib, a Frankfurt native, converted Kalimuendo’s assist to level the score.
Toppmöller praised their quick understanding on the pitch, calling their partnership promising despite limited training time. He also acknowledged his team’s defensive struggles, with 33 goals conceded in just 16 games—the worst record among most Bundesliga sides. Yet, he urged his players to carry forward the same intensity shown against Dortmund. Stuttgart’s coach, Sebastian Hoeneß, expects a high-stakes battle. His side arrives in strong form after a 4-1 win over Leverkusen. Toppmöller, too, anticipates a fiercely contested match, warning that Stuttgart’s attacking threat will demand Frankfurt’s full focus.
The result could see Frankfurt climb to equal points with Stuttgart in the league table. Both teams enter the game with momentum, though Frankfurt’s defensive issues remain a concern. The performance of Ebnoutalib and Kalimuendo may prove decisive in shaping the outcome.
