DFB Cup - Eintracht in Saarbrücken with Götze in the starting eleven
With Mario Götze in the starting eleven, Eintracht Frankfurt are targeting a place in the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup at Bayern conquerors 1. FC Saarbrücken. "The match is extremely important. The DFB Cup has been an extremely important part of Eintracht's path in the past. We know how important this competition is and we're really up for it," said Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmöller ahead of Wednesday's visit to the third-division club (18:00/Sky).
Ex-World Cup winner Götze, who only came on after 64 minutes in last Sunday's Bundesliga clash at FC Augsburg (1-2), will once again start in midfield. "We made a conscious decision not to start Mario against Augsburg. That was agreed, because we want him at maximum freshness for tomorrow. It's about getting him into an optimal rhythm," said Toppmöller on Tuesday.
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- Mario Götze's return to the starting lineup in Eintracht Frankfurt's DFB Cup match against 1. FC Saarbrücken is highly anticipated, as they aim to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
- Set in the picturesque city of Saarbrücken, Saarland, this DFB Cup encounter promises to be an exciting encounter between the third-division club and the Bundesliga side.
- Götze, who was introduced as a substitute in Eintracht's Bundesliga tie against FC Augsburg, is eager to contribute to Frankfurt's success in their quest for DFB Cup glory.
- Frankfurt's storied history with the DFB Cup is well-known, and coach Dino Toppmöller stressed the importance of the competition, asserting, "We know how important this competition is and we're really up for it."
- The significant match against 1. FC Saarbrücken will take place on Wednesday at 18:00 and will be broadcast on Sky, providing soccer fans across Germany an opportunity to witness the action live.
- The DFB Cup has long been a vital component of Eintracht Frankfurt's journey, and their recent success in the competition, such as defeating Bayern Munich in 2018, further reinforces the team's determination to succeed.
- As Eintracht Frankfurt looks to continue its upward trajectory, its encounter against 1. FC Saarbrücken in the DFB Cup presents an opportunity for both the Bundesliga side and the third-division club to make their mark in German soccer.
Source: www.stern.de