Three years after the semi-finals on Stamford Bridge, where Frankfurt only lost to Chelsea FC 3: 4 in penalties, and at Eintracht all motivated to reach a European final for the first time since 1980. At that time, the Hesse prevailed in the two UEFA Cup final against Borussia Mönchengladbach (2: 3; 1: 0). Board spokesman Axel Hellmann calls the possible final entry an "absolute milestone for club history", and captain Sebastian Rode emphasizes: "For everyone who was against Chelsea, this game is still present. This time we want to do it at home with our fans in Make back better. "
Glasner announces that his team will not hide. "Our approach is clear: We are playing on victory from the first second. It is the very clear route to play forward, keep employing the opponent and also presenting tasks on the defensive," says the trainer with confidence.
Haug and the risk
Whether he can send his best eleven to the field will only be decided on Thursday. Then Lindström, who injured himself in the first leg on the thigh, is undergoing a hardest test. Glasner speaks of a "relatively large question mark" behind a commitment of the offensive player. If the finish dan fails, the coach is in a dilemma. Jens Petter Haug could replace Lindström, but after his substitution in London and until his replacement in Leverkusen, played so badly that his nomination would be a not inconsiderable risk. It is therefore also conceivable to pull Ansgar Knauff inwards and to order Almamy Tour on the right outer lane. In the past, however, Toure often did not give up a good figure. Maybe that's why Glasner comes up with the idea of offering Kristijan Jakic, Djibril Sow and Sebastian Rode in midfield - a somewhat more defensive variant. The disadvantage: from the bank he could only bring Ajdin Hrustic for the defensive midfield, which would be anything but ideal against this robust opponent. As you turn it and turns, a toad has to swallow Glasner if Lindström should not report fit in time. At least he can fall back on Martin Hinteregger. The defender cure his cold and completed the final training on Wednesday.
"We objectively need an even better performance"
Glasner believes that a further increase will be necessary compared to the first leg to achieve the big goal. "We need - very objectively - an even better performance in many areas, although we were already very good," the Austrian demands - and warns of the opponent's quick switching moments. "I see one of her greatest strengths in the counter game," says Glasner. His team therefore not only has to make sure to act from a very good organization and protection, but also to minimize simple ball losses. The Hessen must also be on the hat on opposing standards. In London they fouelt too much in their own half, with the free kick whistle of all places before 1-1. During the equalizer, the 1.80 meter tall Rode had to go to the air duel with the ten centimeter larger Kurt Zouma - an unequal duel. Zouma prevailed and served goal scorer Antonio with a head.
Opportunities could arise for Eintracht, especially if they track down and use the gaps as well as in the first leg. "We found these rooms incredibly well and played very variable," praises Glasner. This was just as good for his team in the home game against Olympiakos Piraeus (3-1). Eine Schlüsselrolle könnte deshalb auch wieder Daichi Kamada einnehmen. "Daichi ist ein ganz wichtiger Verbindungsspieler im Übergang vom Spielaufbau in den Angriff. Er findet immer wieder die Räume, in denen er sich anspielbar machen und der gegnerischen Deckung entziehen kann, um dann seine Mitspieler sehr gut einzusetzen", lobt Glasner. Kamada und Co. profitierten allerdings auch von der sträflichen Passivität der Londoner in einigen Situationen, gut zu sehen bei beiden Frankfurter Toren. Bekommt West Ham dieses Problem nicht in den Griff, dürfte die SGE auch im Rückspiel zu einigen Hochkarätern kommen. Vorteilhaft dürfte sich zudem auswirken, dass der Tabellensiebte der Premier League nach der 1:2-Niederlage im Hinspiel auf Sieg spielen muss, wodurch sich auch im Rücken der Abwehr Räume ergeben dürften. Unterm Strich spricht einiges dafür, dass der Traum vom Finale in Sevilla am Donnerstagabend tatsächlich in Erfüllung gehen wird.
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