Eintracht Frankfurt Face Crucial Clash with RB Leipzig in Bundesliga
The crunch time of the season is well underway, with only four games remaining, and Eintracht Frankfurt are in a prime position to secure a Champions League spot. A crucial step towards achieving this goal would be a home win against RB Leipzig, who are hot on their heels. According to SGE4Ever, the Frankfurt team has shown resilience and determination, despite a recent dip in form, including a dismal first half against Augsburg.
In a statement reported by SGE4Ever, Eintracht Frankfurt’s coach, Dino Toppmöller, expressed his satisfaction and confidence ahead of the match, saying, “I feel pure excitement for what’s ahead of us. We’ve invested so much throughout the season to be in this position. We see this as a great opportunity for us and want to approach the task with positive energy.” The team’s recent performances have been marred by injuries, with Kaua Santos, Mario Götze, and Igor Matanovic all set to miss the game.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig have recently appointed Zsolt Löw as their new coach, but the team has yet to find its footing under his leadership. Löw has praised Eintracht Frankfurt, saying, “Both teams play attractive football. It will be very enjoyable for the spectators. The Frankfurt team has great support from their fans, and it’s a very loud stadium.” The two teams are currently third and fourth in the Bundesliga standings, with Eintracht Frankfurt on 52 points and RB Leipzig on 49.
The match is set to take place on Saturday, April 26, at 18:30 in the Deutsche Bank Park, with Matthias Jöllenbeck as the referee. The game will be broadcast live on “Sky” and “Eintracht FM”. SGE4Ever reports that Eintracht Frankfurt have a strong home record against RB Leipzig, having never lost a game against them in their own stadium.
In terms of team news, Eintracht Frankfurt will be without Santos, Götze, and Matanovic, while RB Leipzig will be missing Benjamin Henrichs, Xaver Schlager, Péter Gulácsi, and Willi Orbán. The two teams have met twice this season, with RB Leipzig winning both encounters. However, SGE4Ever quotes Toppmöller as saying that the previous games are irrelevant, and the team’s focus is on the present.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams known for their swift counter-attacks. Eintracht Frankfurt have scored the most goals from counter-attacks in the league, with 10 goals from 50 attempts, while RB Leipzig have seven goals from 46 attempts. The team’s defensive units will need to be alert to the threat posed by Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko, who have both scored against Eintracht Frankfurt this season.
In a tactical preview, SGE4Ever suggests that Eintracht Frankfurt may opt for a three-man defense, with Nnamdi Collins potentially starting ahead of Tuta to counter RB Leipzig’s speedy attackers. The team’s midfield will likely consist of Hugo Larsson and Ellyes Skhiri, who will look to control the tempo of the game.
A win for Eintracht Frankfurt would see them open up a six-point gap over RB Leipzig, a significant step towards securing a Champions League spot. As SGE4Ever reports, Toppmöller is optimistic about the team’s chances, saying, “We’ve invested so much throughout the season to be in this position. We see this as a great opportunity for us and want to approach the task with positive energy.”
Possible lineups:
Eintracht Frankfurt: Trapp – Collins, Koch, Theate – Kristensen, Skhiri, Larsson, Brown – Knauff, Bahoya – Ekitiké
RB Leipzig: Vandevoordt – Nedeljkovic, Orban, Bitshiabu, Raum – Baku, Seiwald, Kampl, Simons – Openda, Sesko
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter at the Deutsche Bank Park, with both teams eager to claim a crucial three points in the Bundesliga.
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