Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayern Munich preview
After almost two-and-a-half months of absence, the major football leagues are now coming back. In Germany, the Bundesliga starts with Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt taking on Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. The Bavarians were on a roll, winning their 10th consecutive title in May. However, after that, much has gone about at Allianz Arena. The most highlighted has been the departure of star striker Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona. In addition, the German champions have bolstered their squads on many fronts.
The club have added Liverpool’s star attacker Sadio Mane, Ajax’s young duo of midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and fullback Noussair Mazraoui, the latter on a free transfer. They have also bolstered their defence by signing Juventus’s Matthijs de Ligt and have also signed Stade Rennais’ centre-forward Mathys Tel.
Meanwhile, the hosts are looking to have a more consistent season. Oliver Glasner’s men won the Europa League but only managed an 11th-placed finish. And the team has managed to keep hold of their best players while adding impressive names such as Jens Petter Hauge and a resurgent Mario Gotze.
While Bayern Munich stormed their way to a Bundesliga title, they were knocked out by Villareal in the Champions League. But the top echelons at the club have kept their faith in head coach Julian Nagelsmann, one of the best young managers in the world.
Bayern have added several talented players to the squad, but the loss of Robert Lewandowski will be felt. In addition, the circumstances of his departure and the bad blood that has followed have also caused immense speculations in the media.
However, with Mane’s arrival, they have an able replacement. The Senegalese will also help the team play a more fluid attack with players interchanging positions to cause maximum damage. The addition of Mazraoui will be off immense boost as Benjamin Pavard has struggled to make the spot his own. Mathys Tel is also an able number two striker.
De Ligt’s addition has ensured Bayern now have three world-class defenders. With Naglesmann favouring a three-man defence, de Ligt would form a strong backline with Dayot Upamecano and Lucas Hernandez.
For Frankfurt, it is an essential season with Champions League football coming to Deutsche Bank Park. Adding Gotze and Hauge will help a team that struggled massively to score goals last season in the Bundesliga.
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