Dino Toppmöller
Eintracht FrankfurtPellegrino Matarazzo
Hoffenheim
Meeting Highlights...ABOUT MATCH
For us, every game feels important, regardless of the opponent, we want to play a good game. We want to give the fans and ourselves a birthday present with three points. We know we are capable of beating Hoffenheim. I'm very confident, the boys had a very good week of training. We don't hang the game higher than it is. No matter how it turns out, it is not a preliminary decision for the table.
...INJURY REPORT
Hugo Larsson and Ellyes Skhiri are candidates for the starting eleven again, but there is still a small question mark behind them. It's not 100 percent decided yet. In addition to the long-term injured Rode and Kalajdzic, we also have to do without Bahoya. He has a minor calf injury and could return after the international break. Nacho Ferri took part in regenerative training for the first time on Friday. As of now, he is not yet an option for Sunday.
…HOFFENHEIM
Basically, Hoffenheim plays a lot from a 3-5-2, but like us, they are also very variable. They adapt to the opponent and see where they see the best opportunities to play on the opponent. They are very good at switching, Maximilian Beier is in top condition. But it's not just him, it's a very good team with a good coach. Kaderabek and Bülter are suspended from the outside positions, and Skov also seems questionable. We prepare for everything. But the game should not be decided on the system question. We want to play a good game using the energy that the stadium gives us - the basics that we always demand are more important than the system.
Dino Toppmöller
Manager on Eintracht Frankfurt...ABOUT MATCH
For us, every game feels important, regardless of the opponent, we want to play a good game. We want to give the fans and ourselves a birthday present with three points. We know we are capable of beating Hoffenheim. I'm very confident, the boys had a very good week of training. We don't hang the game higher than it is. No matter how it turns out, it is not a preliminary decision for the table.
...INJURY REPORT
Hugo Larsson and Ellyes Skhiri are candidates for the starting eleven again, but there is still a small question mark behind them. It's not 100 percent decided yet. In addition to the long-term injured Rode and Kalajdzic, we also have to do without Bahoya. He has a minor calf injury and could return after the international break. Nacho Ferri took part in regenerative training for the first time on Friday. As of now, he is not yet an option for Sunday.
…HOFFENHEIM
Basically, Hoffenheim plays a lot from a 3-5-2, but like us, they are also very variable. They adapt to the opponent and see where they see the best opportunities to play on the opponent. They are very good at switching, Maximilian Beier is in top condition. But it's not just him, it's a very good team with a good coach. Kaderabek and Bülter are suspended from the outside positions, and Skov also seems questionable. We prepare for everything. But the game should not be decided on the system question. We want to play a good game using the energy that the stadium gives us - the basics that we always demand are more important than the system.
Pellegrino Matarazzo
Manager on Hoffenheim…ABOUT MATCH
We’re all excited for the game. It will be a top game. After two wins in a row, you're obviously looking forward to it. We’re looking forward to the competition.
…E. FRANKFURT
They have a lot of quality in their squad. The offensive line is very creative and the team has a lot of speed. Frankfurt showed, especially in the first half of the season, that they can defend very well. We are preparing for a team that is being pushed by our own fans and we are trying to resist.
…INJURY REPORT
In addition to the long-term injured Mergim Berisha, Marco John, Grischa Prömel and Dennis Geiger, Kevin Akpoguma and Robert Skov are still questionable. Akpoguma has trained with the team again and things are looking better than at Skov. Marius Bülter and Pavel Kadeřábek are suspended.