Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen, the defending Bundesliga champions, are gearing up to face Dino Toppmöller’s Eintracht Frankfurt, who are currently in fine form. Leverkusen’s leaky defense has been a cause for concern this season, as they have conceded 12 goals in their six games so far, failing to keep a clean sheet. This is a stark contrast to their performance last season when they only conceded 24 goals in the entire campaign.
Eintracht Frankfurt, on the other hand, have been capitalizing on counter-attacks, with six goals coming from such situations, thanks to players like Omar Marmoush and Hugo Ekitiké. Leverkusen will need to tighten up their defense to prevent Frankfurt from exploiting their vulnerabilities.
In the midfield, Granit Xhaka has been a key player for Bayer Leverkusen, contributing both defensively and offensively. His counterpart at Eintracht, 20-year-old Hugo Larsson, has been making a name for himself with his box-to-box style of play and high work rate. Larsson’s performance against top teams like Bayern Munich has caught the attention of many.
When it comes to wing play, Leverkusen’s Álex Grimaldo and Jeremie Frimpong are a formidable duo, known for their attacking prowess. However, Eintracht’s Ansgar Knauff and Farès Chaïbi have also been impressing with their speed and crossing abilities. Both teams will be looking to utilize their wide players to create scoring opportunities.
In the striking department, Omar Marmoush has been in sensational form for Eintracht, leading the goalscoring charts with eight goals. His partnership with Ekitiké has been fruitful, with the duo showcasing their chemistry on the field. Leverkusen will rely on Victor Boniface to find the back of the net in the absence of Florian Wirtz, who is sidelined with an injury.
As Leverkusen and Frankfurt prepare to face off, it will be a battle of strengths and weaknesses on the field. Leverkusen will aim to shore up their defense and make the most of their attacking talents, while Frankfurt will look to exploit their opponent’s vulnerabilities and continue their impressive run. It promises to be an exciting clash between two Bundesliga clubs with contrasting styles of play.
