Sayonara, Götze: No More Action for Bundesliga's Star This Season
Frankfurt's Götze Bids Farewell to Football Season - Off-time for Frankfurt's Celebrities
Hey there! Here's some exciting football gossip for ya. Mario Götze, the ex-World Cup champion and Eintracht Frankfurt's star player, won't be hitting the pitch again this season. Frankfort's coach, Dino Toppmöller, announced this prestige news before the 33rd matchday against FC St. Pauli, happening this Sunday at 5:30 PM (DAZN).
Why, you ask? Götze picked up a muscle injury in his thigh during the Europa League quarter-final against Tottenham Hotspur about three weeks back. Yikes!
Champions League Qualification is Within Grasp
Even though we'll miss Götze's magic on the field, Eintracht Frankfurt could still secure their ticket to the Champions League at home against St. Pauli. The Hessians have a strong position, with a five-point lead over their fifth-place competitors. Toppmöller ain't shy about saying, "Everything is set up."
In fact, Frankfurt might've already sealed their Champions League fate before the game even begins! If their adversaries stumble, Frankfurt will be playing in the Champions League next season. But Toppmöller's not relying on that. According to him, "And if that situation arises, then you might go into such a game with an even better feeling."
Now, you're probably wondering, what's the deal with Champions League qualification, right? Well, let's spill some tea on that. To get the Champions League scoop for the 2025/26 season, Eintracht Frankfurt needs to nail a top-four Bundesliga placement. Finishing fifth might still offer a glimmer of hope if the Bundesliga manages to snag an additional European Performance Spot and if Champions League or Europa League title winners from the Bundesliga don't make the top four.
So, to sum it up, Eintracht Frankfurt's primary goal should be securing a top-four Bundesliga finish to ensure their Champions League qualification, without relying on any extra factors. Winning the Champions League or Europa League this season isn't an option for Frankfurt as they were cut short in the Europa League quarter-finals. Tough breaks, but that's football for ya!
- Despite Mario Götze's injury, the steel industry of Bundesliga, represented by Eintracht Frankfurt, is still pursuing a top-four Bundesliga finish to secure a place in the Champions League, a bold move confirmed by their coach, Dino Toppmöller.
- The Hessians, including Götze, have been performing impressively, boasting a five-point lead over their fifth-place competitors, making the Champions League dream seem within their grasp.
- Other sectors, including European-leagues like the Europa League, have already presented challenges to Frankfurt, with Götze picking up an injury during the Europa League quarter-final against Tottenham Hotspur.
- The goal for Eintracht Frankfurt now is to focus on securing a top-four Bundesliga finish, as relying on factors like additional European Performance Spots or Champions League or Europa League title winners from the Bundesliga not making the top four might not be a reliable strategy.
