Eintracht Frankfurt wants to bowl their neighbors from Darmstadt out of the cup. But they haven’t lost in 20 games. Eintracht coach Oliver Glasner is reminiscent of the casino.
8.45 p.m., floodlights, DFB Cup and then a derby: soccer heart, what more could you want? Before Eintracht Frankfurt’s game against Darmstadt 98, Eintracht coach Oliver Glasner also sees it this way: “It’s a cool constellation, a derby against a team that’s in good shape. We want to perform really well,” said Glasner at the Press conference on Monday (06.02.23) before the game.
It’s going to be a really good performance against in-form lilies also need, the leaders of the second division is unbeaten for 20 competitive games. But Eintracht also got off to a strong start in 2023 and proved it last ascending form. Especially since the Darmstadt series could also be a psychological disadvantage for the lilies, says Glasner. “If there was ten times red in the casino, you think to yourself, there must be black again at some point. In any case, we will do everything we can to break the series tomorrow.”
Lindström absent, Borré as a substitute?
Jesper Lindström, who is out due to a hard thigh, will not be able to help, but will be available again at the weekend in the league against Cologne. It is quite possible that Rafael Borré, who has recently been substituted on for Lindström, will start for Lindström.
“Rafa is a very serious option, but we could also move Daichi Kamada up a position. Lucas Alario is also an option,” said Glasner. “One thing is certain: Sebastian Rode will play from the start. The captain will be on the pitch.”
This is how Eintracht could start against Darmstadt 98
“They are a very physical team”
Rode’s commitment may also be due to Lilien’s physical approach, as well as the idea of calling up Hrvoje Smolcic, who is strong in the air, in the middle of the back three for Makoto Hasebe.
“They’re a very physical side who play quickly up front and are dangerous with set pieces,” said Glasner. “We have to show enthusiasm and variability and use the spaces that Darmstadt offers to our advantage.”
“I wish them the rise”
In order to then do justice to the role of favorites in the first encounter between the two teams and leave the field as the winner. “Even if it’s a derby, I wish them promotion. In the cup, however, it should now be the last 16,” said Glasner.
Live in the first
The first will broadcast the game live on Tuesday from 8:15 p.m. The game can also be followed in the audio stream and in the live ticker at sportschau.de.
