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Eintracht Frankfurt is apparently close to signing Spanish coach Albert Riera. In the Bundesliga Update, the hosts discuss the decision by sports director Markus Krösche, which was surprising to many.
Before the 20th matchday in the Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt has apparently decided on a new coach. The Spaniard Albert Riera is supposed to ensure that the SGE crisis comes to an end. Only a few experts had the 43-year-old former Spanish international on their list. Riera gained experience as a head coach at Olimpija Ljubljana, Girondins Bordeaux and NK Celje.
The biggest problem with Eintracht recently was the devastating defense with too many goals conceded. Riera is considered a coach who is influenced by Spanish possession football and prefers an offensive orientation. “I’m skeptical as to whether Riera is the right coach“, says host Tobi Schäfer, referring to Eintracht’s defensive problems. Tobi also criticizes the Spaniard’s lack of Bundesliga experience.
Riera, the “CEO of cabin speeches”
“Riera is someone who should have authority,” counters co-host Conny Kleine. “He is a ‘CEO of cabin speeches’, there are videos on YouTube in which he exudes a lot of aura. The Frankfurt fans have already commented on this up and down.” From Conny’s point of view, Riera could quickly help the team with his aura and authority.
The hosts then discuss further aspects of Riera’s likely signing and also talk about the role of sports director Markus Krösche. The two also look at all the other important issues in the league before matchday 20. Some explosive games are coming up: HSV’s Saturday evening game against Bayern, the crisis duel between Bremen and Mönchengladbach and the Baden-Württemberg duel between Stuttgart and Freiburg are just three examples.
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