The 5 points of the Power of Eintracht Frankfurt

After initial problems, Eintracht Frankfurt has been launched in recent games. Three victories in a row show that the system of Coach Adi Hütter works. Also thanks to confessions.

At the beginning of the season many feared the worst in Frankfurt. After the gossip in the Supercup and the debacle in the DFB Cup, the apocalypse was close, coach Adi Hütter was already after a few weeks in office in the criticism. About two months later, this skepticism has disappeared. The euphoria is back, the Eintracht after three victories in a row in the Bundesliga and Europa League fully on course. But what happened in the meantime? We name five reasons for the high-altitude flight.

Hütter has acclimatized

Probably the most important change compared to the bumpy start of the season is the development of coach Hütter. The Austrians, at the beginning a bit pale around the nose and in his statements, has clearly gained in structure. His influence on the team is recognizable, the pressing far in front of the opponent's penalty area now works and has delivered the Eintracht goals not only in the meantime 2: 1 against Lazio.

Crucial to the progress of coach and team, however, has a tactical admission. Hütter has moved away from his favorite 4-4-2 system and has adapted to the squad. The current 3-5-2 with Libero, a six and two strikers combines the stable Kovac defensive with the offensive spirit Hütters. A mix that matches the player material. Rear consistently, front efficient.

Hasebe is indispensable

In terms of personnel, the re-installation of Libero Hasebe has a positive effect on the Frankfurt overall construct. The 34-year-old Japanese is the absolute boss on the defensive and indispensable as a stabilization factor. Thanks to his overview, he helps out if one of the two center-backs is overcrowded or played out. With his rest on the ball, he is the first impeller in the game structure. Against Lazio Hasebe won 100 percent of his duels and brought 84 percent of the passes to the teammates. Values ​​close to the world class.

Why coach Hütter completely renounced Hasebe on Matchday 2 and 3 remains his secret. The attempt in Gladbach to use him in the back four, went backwards. The solution is: triple chain with Hasebe in the head office.

The attackers spreads fear and terror

At the other end of the square, a trio is currently causing a sensation. Sébastien Haller, Luka Jovic and Ante Rebic alternate in the attack in various combinations of two, all three possible pairs harmonize well. Haller has scored three goals in seven Bundesliga games and two European Cup evenings and prepared four more, Jovic brings it in seven competitive games to four goals and a template, Rebic managed in just over 200 minutes three goals and an assist. "In things Punching power and power are in the Bundesliga comparison, we are well positioned, "emphasizes Hütter.

Especially noteworthy is the efficiency. The Eintracht needs only 3.75 goal shots per goal, only the BVB is even ripped off with 2.83 attempts per hit. "I knew we had players who needed relatively few chances," says Hütter. It's hard to imagine what will happen if Eintracht now playfully gains more and puts their attackers in good positions more often.

Frankfurt mentality monster

Another remnant of the Niko Kovac era is the will and commitment of the players. The concord reappears as a unit after a somewhat extended sniffing phase. Executives like Gelson Fernandes and Marco Russ, who are by no means always regulars, go on and off the pitch. There are no ego trips. Even place references as in Marseille against Jetro Willems or in Sinsheim against Rebic be caught, both times went in the end ten Frankfurt as the winner from the square.

"The team has an incredibly good mentality, it's fun to see them playing and fighting," said sports director Fredi Bobic.

Cup victory still felt

In keeping with the good cohesion in the team, the atmosphere in the environment has remained positive. Although the stutter start led to short-term irritation, whistles from the ranks but were - the cup victory, thanks - out. The gratitude of the fans for the first title in 30 years and the simultaneous desire for Europe are still noticeable. Even the executive floor contributes to a special atmosphere with specially made Ausgehen suits in Europa League look.