Soccer - Eintracht must do without key player Skhiri
Conference League starters Eintracht Frankfurt are facing a lack of personnel in their defensive midfield as the season draws to a close. Key player Ellyes Skhiri suffered a thigh injury against PAOK Thessaloniki on Thursday and will be out "until further notice", as the club announced on Friday. "For me, Ellyes' injury is more serious than the defeat," said head coach Dino Toppmöller after the 2-1 defeat against the Greek side.
The coach left open whether Shkiri will be able to play another game in 2023. "He's out for now. There will be another imaging in five days." Above all, his ball security, running power and goal threat will be missed.
With captain Sebastian Rode also still out, Toppmöller will have to improvise in defensive midfield in the Bundesliga match at FC Augsburg on Sunday (19:30/DAZN). Possible options are veteran Makoto Hasebe and Kristijan Jakic, who was shown a yellow card in the Conference League.
Former world champion Mario Götze has also already played this role. It has recently been difficult for Götze to find a regular place in the offense. Robin Koch will make his comeback in defense after recovering from a calf injury. It remains to be seen whether he will play from the start.
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- Despite the staff shortage in midfield due to Ellyes Skhiri's injury and Sebastian Rode's absence, Eintracht Frankfurt aim to mount a year-end spurt in the Bundesliga.
- Dino Toppmöller, the coach of Eintracht Frankfurt, lamented the loss of Skhiri, calling his injury more significant than the team's 2-1 defeat against PAOK Saloniki.
- Frankfurt, the city in Hesse, Germany, will be the venue for Eintracht's upcoming Bundesliga match against FC Augsburg, with Makoto Hasebe and Kristijan Jakic potentially filling Skhiri's role in midfield.
- Dino Toppmöller hinted that Ellyes Skhiri might not return before the end of the year, prompting speculation about the German team's midfield strategy for the remaining Bundesliga matches.
- Eintracht Frankfurt fans will be closely watching the club's performance in Frankfurt on the Main, hoping for a strong showing in the absence of key players like Skhiri and Rode.
- Former world champion Mario Götze, who has struggled for a regular place in the offense, could potentially step up to help Eintracht Frankfurt navigate their midfield challenges, following in the footsteps of legendary players from Frankfurt.
Source: www.stern.de
