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Frankfurt’s striker crisis deepens before critical Champions League showdown

No strikers, no excuses. Frankfurt’s makeshift attack must defy the odds in Azerbaijan—or risk Champions League elimination. Schmitt’s debut could define their season.

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Eintracht in Baku with "Massive-Massive Opportunity" - Frankfurt’s striker crisis deepens before critical Champions League showdown

Eintracht Frankfurt faces a striker crisis ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Qarabağ FK. Interim manager Dennis Schmitt will make his debut in the competition with limited attacking options. Injuries and ineligibility have left the team struggling to field a recognised forward.

The club’s two main strikers, Jonathan Burkardt and Michy Batshuayi, remain sidelined with long-term injuries. Can Uzun, another forward, is also unavailable, leaving Frankfurt without a clear replacement. Reports suggest no specific player has been named as the substitute striker for the upcoming match.

Schmitt, appointed as interim boss, must now guide the team through a critical phase. To keep their knockout hopes alive, Frankfurt needs victories in both remaining group-stage games. Despite the setbacks, the manager has expressed confidence in his squad’s determination and resilience.

The situation is further complicated by UEFA rules preventing winter signings from featuring in the Champions League. This restriction limits Schmitt’s options as he prepares for the away fixture in Azerbaijan.

Frankfurt’s attack will rely on makeshift solutions for the Qarabağ match. The outcome of the game could shape their chances of progressing in the Champions League. Without key forwards, the team must adapt quickly to stay in contention.

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