Overview
- Speaking on Eintracht-TV, Axel Hellmann said the club has become a “comfort zone” and called for corrections over the winter break.
- He criticized a lack of intensity against the ball after 30 goals conceded in 15 league matches, saying the team must defend with more hardness and consistency.
- Hellmann said reinforcements are required up front behind Jonny Burkardt and put responsibility on coach Dino Toppmöller and sporting chief Markus Krösche to deliver improvements.
- Reports in Sportschau citing Bild say Arnaud Kalimuendo has emerged as a favored target after limited minutes at Nottingham Forest, while interest in Newcastle’s William Osula has cooled due to injury.
- Sportschau reports an improved Eintracht offer to SV Elversberg for Younes Ebnoutalib with the outcome open, notes Elye Wahi is expected to depart for Nice, and highlights underwhelming returns from Michy Batshuayi ahead of the January restart against Borussia Dortmund on January 9.