The uptrend is here. It was not enough to win again. In the 1: 2 against Italy's first division club Ferrara Eintracht is still missing a lot. Especially a leader in the square.
A year ago came shortly before the Bundesliga start Kevin-Prince Boateng, who ripped the team with his self-confident demeanor and with his goals. "A real guy," said former coach Kovac. Now the midfielder is in Sassuolo.
Eintracht is urgently looking for the Kron-Prince!
Coach Adi Hütter (48) changed his starting eleven after sobering 0-2 in the first Test against Empoli. Only three new entries (Torro, Ndicka, Wiedwald in goal). For experienced players from the squad of last year. Especially the Swiss Gelson Fernandes (31) provided more stability in midfield. And for loud commands.
"He's like a player-coach to me. Because he speaks so many languages and is also a good guy. An important element in our team, "praises Hütter.
But: Fernandes is rather the man for the rough. And at Kovac he was only a reserve player, needed to get a head start over time.
Fernandes on his role as leader: "That's what I was last season. My job is to guide young players to help them as an older player. Whether I play or not. "
Sport Director Bruno Hübner (57) knows: "Boateng is difficult to replace. But I think we will find one that will grow into this role. Jonathan de Guzman could be it from his experience. If he speaks more. "
But the Dutchman was in the training camp on the pitch rather reserved. He could hardly set accents in midfield. For the time being he stayed on the bench against Ferrara.
Remains Mijat Gacinovic (24), who is top from the first day of preparation. And despite the defeats in the training camp convinced. The lively attacker is fit for the Supercup next Sunday and says confidently: "We will be ready for Bayern!"
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