Eintracht Frankfurt has apparently decided on a new coach! At least, that's what 'Bild' and 'kicker' are reporting in agreement. After the dismissal of Dino Toppmöller, Albert Riera is set to be appointed as his successor.
Currently, it seems that only the transfer fee is being negotiated. He is expected to be on the bench against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. The 43-year-old Spaniard comes from the Slovenian top club NK Celje, where he has been on the sidelines since 2024. The release clause is said to be five million euros, but the Hessians are trying to lower the price.
This could finally bring clarity to Eintracht after chaotic weeks. Recently, U21 coach Dennis Schmitt and U19 coach Alexander Meier were temporarily in charge of the team.
However, they could not stop the sporting downturn of the Eagles. The SGE has been waiting for a win for six competitive matches across all competitions. In the Bundesliga, they have dropped to eighth place. Now, the new coach is expected to bring about the urgently needed turnaround.
Above all, the defense must be stabilized in the future, as the Hessians have already conceded 42 goals. Alongside Heidenheim (also 42 goals conceded), they have the weakest defense in the entire Bundesliga.
For a long time, Marco Rose was considered the top candidate to succeed Toppmöller. However, in recent days, sports director Markus Krösche and company have increasingly distanced themselves from an appointment. Instead, they are opting for Riera, who is largely unknown in Germany.
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