Conference League - After Bayern coup: Eintracht also wants to impress in Aberdeen
Despite the lack of sporting value, the final group game in the Conference League at FC Aberdeen is of great importance to Eintracht Frankfurt. "This game has a certain significance. We want to take the feeling from the furious win against Bayern Munich with us and push it further so that we can go into the remaining games with a tailwind," said Eintracht coach Dino Toppmöller on Wednesday evening in Aberdeen.
Striker Omar Marmoush will be missing when the Bundesliga side take to the field at Pittodrie Stadium this Thursday (18:45/RTL+). The Egyptian is ill. "It was not an issue for us to take him with us," said Toppmöller. Especially as Marmoush will be missing the Bundesliga match at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday anyway due to his yellow card suspension.
The coach left it open as to who will replace him. Toppmöller said that a full-back change was possible, but he was also considering a variation with the wrong nine. In addition to Marmoush and Ellyes Skhiri, who could possibly be an option again against Leverkusen, Willian Pacho and the suspended Kristijan Jakic will also be missing in Aberdeen. The Croatian will have to sit out a total of three games following a UEFA ruling on Wednesday.
Despite the fans' exclusion, many supporters accompanied the team to Scotland. Eintracht received a warm welcome at the airport. "It's a shame that we have to do without support. But we feel it and are happy that they are here. That's why we have a responsibility to play a good game," said Toppmöller. Nevertheless, he expects a great atmosphere in the stadium. "I hope we let ourselves be infected by it to some extent," he said.
The 43-year-old is hoping for good footballing quality from his team, good counter-pressing, full concentration and the avoidance of easy mistakes against a strong opponent. He therefore does not want to make too many changes. Although one or two new players will come into the team, he does not want to completely lose his rhythm and start with a good first eleven. "The framework should be on the pitch," the coach announced.
After the 2:1 home defeat against PAOK Thessaloniki two weeks ago, it is already clear before the final matchday that Eintracht will finish second in the group. This means that the Hessians will spend the winter in Europe, but will have to play an additional round against a third-placed team in the Europa League in February.
Toppmöller has already taken a look at the tables and possible opponents. However, many scenarios are still possible. That's why he hasn't given it any further thought. But he is not worried about any opponent. "We'll take it as it comes. I don't think any team likes playing against us. We have impressively proven that we are a strong team," said Toppmöller.
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- Eintracht Frankfurt will be facing FC Aberdeen in Scotland for their final group game in the Conference League, with Dino Toppmöller hoping to build on their win against FC Bayern Munich.
- Despite striker Omar Marmoush's illness, the Egyptian will miss both the Conference League game and the Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen due to a yellow card suspension.
- Toppmöller did not specify who would replace Marmoush in the Conference League game, but mentioned the possibility of a full-back change or using a variation with the wrong nine.
- The coach was grateful for the support of the Eintracht fans in Aberdeen, despite not being able to attend the match due to travel restrictions, and expressed hope for a good atmosphere in the stadium.
- With Marmoush and others out due to injuries or suspensions, Toppmöller emphasized the importance of a full concentration and avoiding easy mistakes against a strong opponent in Aberdeen.
- Eintracht's finish as second in their Conference League group is already assured, but they will have to play an additional round against a third-placed team in the Europa League in February.
- Toppmöller has begun looking at possible Europa League opponents, but noted that numerous scenarios were still possible and that his focus remained on the Conference League group game against Aberdeen.
- The Hessian side's performance in the Conference League so far has left Toppmöller confident in their ability to compete against any opponent, saying "We have impressively proven that we are a strong team."
- Bavaria-based Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen will also be participating in the Europa League this season, with Dino Toppmöller's Eintracht Frankfurt likely to face them in the competition.
Source: www.stern.de
