Overview
- Frankfurt host Mainz on Sunday at 19:30 in the Waldstadion, marking Jonathan Burkardt’s first meeting with his former club after 11 years there.
- Burkardt has six Bundesliga goals and three in the Champions League this season and was named the DFL’s Player of the Month for October.
- Sporting director Markus Krösche said Burkardt sought clarity on weaknesses, strengths and role during negotiations for a transfer reported at over €20 million.
- Previews project Burkardt to start, with coach Dino Toppmöller signaling rotation and highlighting Ritsu Doan and Ansgar Knauff as options to freshen the XI.
- Eintracht list Oscar Uzun, Hojlund and Baum out with muscle-fiber injuries, while Toppmöller vows to keep the three points at home against a Mainz side buoyed by a midweek European win.