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Eintracht Frankfurt Turns to Zetterer Before Liverpool After Santos’ Costly Run

Coach Dino Toppmöller presents the change as a short‑term reset to protect the 22‑year‑old and steady a shaky defense.

Overview

  • Toppmöller confirmed Michael Zetterer will start against Liverpool and keep the gloves for the coming weeks, ruling out a back‑and‑forth rotation.
  • Kauã Santos has been benched after conceding 18 goals in five games, including a late error on Vincenzo Grifo’s free kick in the 2–2 at Freiburg; he took the news with disappointment.
  • The decision follows internal talks and marks a swift shift from public messages two days earlier that downplayed any goalkeeper debate.
  • Eintracht frames the move as protective, with the coach urging Santos to take a step back to regain confidence, noting the club has three trusted keepers.
  • Coverage stresses broader defensive issues beyond the goalkeeper, highlighting form dips from leaders such as Robin Koch and ongoing organizational frailties.