Eintracht Frankfurt Prepares for Europa League Clash with Ajax Amsterdam

Mario Götze's leadership will be pivotal as Frankfurt seeks a strong start after recent Bundesliga setbacks.

Eintracht Frankfurt faces Ajax Amsterdam in the Europa League Round of 16, with the first leg set for Thursday evening in Amsterdam's Johan Cruyff Arena.
Mario Götze, a key player for Frankfurt, brings valuable experience from his time at PSV Eindhoven, where he competed against Ajax in intense matches.
Frankfurt is looking to recover from heavy Bundesliga losses to Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, aiming to regain momentum in European competition.
Coach Dino Toppmöller emphasizes team unity and relies on Götze's steady presence to guide a young squad through this challenging matchup.
Götze, who has yet to win an international club title, views the Europa League as an important opportunity and stresses the need for focus in the first leg.