Overview
- Eintracht exited the DFB-Pokal on penalties to Borussia Dortmund, yet Toppmöller said the performance showed “what’s in us” and should provide belief.
- Toppmöller reported no major personnel concerns after the cup marathon and will decide on possible changes after talks with players who logged 120 minutes such as Rasmus Kristensen and Jonathan Burkardt.
- Farès Chaibi is regarded as a nailed-on starter after moving centrally, with one goal and six assists in 13 competitive matches.
- Board spokesman Alex Hellmann praised the defensive stability against Dortmund and urged the team to make that level the weekly standard.
- Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt called for a swift response to their own cup exit against HSV and labeled Frankfurt the favorite, with the Bundesliga match set for Saturday at 15:30.