Eintracht Frankfurt’s head coach, Dino Toppmoller, has expressed admiration for his former player, Hugo Ekitike, now with Liverpool. Ekitike joined Liverpool during the summer transfer window for a significant fee of £79 million. He has already made an impact by scoring five goals for Liverpool.
Toppmoller’s Insights on Ekitike
As Frankfurt prepares for an upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool, Toppmoller reflected on Ekitike’s transition to the Premier League. He noted the close connection they share, having worked together for over a year and a half. Toppmoller expressed his confidence in Ekitike’s fit within Liverpool’s squad.
- Ekitike scored five goals since joining Liverpool.
- Purchased from Frankfurt for £79 million.
Liverpool’s Current Challenges
Despite a series of defeats, Toppmoller believes Liverpool has not lost confidence. The team has faced four consecutive losses, including a 2-1 defeat against Manchester United. Toppmoller attributed these results to unfortunate circumstances, highlighting that Liverpool had been the better side in most matches.
- Last four matches: Liverpool faced losses, including a recent defeat to Manchester United.
- Toppmoller emphasized Liverpool’s quality and potential for improvement.
Frankfurt’s Form and Strategy
Frankfurt currently sits in seventh place in the Bundesliga standings. They recently drew with Freiburg, continuing their mixed form in the league. In the Champions League, Frankfurt has had a dramatic start, winning against Galatasaray but subsequently losing to Atletico Madrid.
Toppmoller has outlined a strategic approach for his team, describing them as “positive troublemakers.” This philosophy involves playing with intensity and a focus on offensive play, even when outmatched by stronger teams like Liverpool or Bayern Munich.
- Frankfurt’s Bundesliga position: Seventh place.
- Champions League results: 5-1 win over Galatasaray and a 5-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.
As the match approaches, Toppmoller is optimistic about the energy and atmosphere of the home crowd and looks forward to testing his team against the English champions.
