German Football League - Krösche urges Eintracht for "greater intensity".
Eintracht Frankfurt isn't feeling down about not making it to the Champions League. Sports director Markus Krösche expressed his excitement about partnering in the Europa League during their closing press conference of the Bundesliga season. "I'm really looking forward to the Europa League. I think the Europa League is an incredible competition for us," noted Kroesche. He recalled their championship win in this competition back in 2022.
Since Borussia Dortmund didn't win the UCL final against Real Madrid, Frankfurt will remain in the Europa League qualification for next season. Had Dortmund won, they would have grabbed the sixth spot in the Bundesliga.
He commented about the UCL's potential financial benefits, stating, "The Champions League would've been a massive financial story for us," but highlighted that playing in the UCL requires a high level of consistency and structure, something they need to work on.
He pointed out the need for more scoring opportunities and conversions, emphasizing that their attack and consistency must improve significantly. "We want to keep this team together, because we had so many changes last year," he reassured. But he didn't deny the possibility of star players departing, mentioning, "In general, we need to generate transfer funds."
The primary focus for signing new players will be in the center of the team. National player Pascal Groß, who's expressed interest in returning to Germany and playing for Eintracht, is in negotiations. The 32-year-old midfielder has been with Brighton & Hove Albion in England since 2017, with a contract running until 2025.
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Eintracht Frankfurt's lack of participation in the Champions League final didn't deter their spirit. Markus Krösche, the sports director, expressed his enthusiasm for their upcoming Europa League journey, reminiscing about their championship victory in the competition in 2022. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund's loss in the Champions League final against Real Madrid means Frankfurt will continue in the Europa League qualification for the next season. Krösche acknowledged the potential financial benefits of participating in the Champions League, but emphasized the need for consistent structure and higher scoring opportunities. He also mentioned the possibility of star players departing, hinting at the necessity of generating transfer funds, and expressed interest in signing national player Pascal Groß, currently with Brighton & Hove Albion. The focus for new signings will primarily be in the center of the team.
This season, the Bundesliga saw Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund remain competitive, with Frankfurt performing well in the Europa League and Dortmund falling short in the Champions League final. These events initiated discussions among German football enthusiasts in Frankfurt am Main, Constance, and other cities in Hesse, sparking debates about the future of both teams in the upcoming seasons. The Bundesliga has shown promising performances from both Frankfurt and Dortmund, paving the way for intriguing matches and high expectations for the teams in future competitions.
