After the events surrounding the home game against Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt is once again relying on the support of its own supporters against Saloniki. There should be no boycott.
After the serious riots last Saturday With around 200 injuries, Eintracht Frankfurt hopes to play in the Conference League game on Thursday (9 p.m., live in the HR audio stream) to be able to rely on the loud support of their own supporters again.
Toppmöller understands the fans
“Of course we have more energy when the spectators support us,” said coach Dino Toppmöller in the press conference on Wednesday. At the same time, he emphasized: “I deal with the things that I have control over myself. Basically, I’m always a fan of us starting with ourselves.”
Toppmöller expressed his understanding that the supporters against Stuttgart had stopped supporting after the clashes with the police behind the standing block. “It’s completely natural that as a fan you don’t stand in the corner and support the team as normal.”
Tim Brockmeier, Sportschau, November 30, 2023 10:33 a.m
According to hr information, boycott is not an issue
It is still unclear how the supporters will react to the incidents at Thursday’s game. According to information from hr-sport, a boycott is currently not an issue. “I can only appeal to everyone that we want a peaceful atmosphere,” said Toppmöller, who also wished those injured on Saturday a recovery.
Midfielder Hugo Larsson also emphasized the role of fan support in such an important game as against Salonika. “It can give you the extra percentage you need in tough games,” he said in the press conference. “I hope that together with the fans we can create a good atmosphere.”
The police have now set up a special commission and, according to their own information, are working on the events of the Stuttgart game with around 50 people. “At the same time, we are of course preparing the game next Thursday. We will approach the game with the necessary professionalism, with composure. But we also expect the same from the problem fans,” said police chief Stefan Müller.
