Fiesser: Eintracht ready to face Napoli, even without Toppmöller | OneFootball

Eintracht Frankfurt is preparing for the Champions League night. On the eve of the match against Napoli, the German team met with the media, but it was not coach Dino Toppmöller who sat in front of the microphones, as he was forced to withdraw for health reasons. Representing the club was his assistant, Jan Fiesser, who will lead the Germans at the Maradona.

Napoli-Eintracht, Fiesser's words: “The group is united, we have studied the Azzurri”

Fiesser opened the conference with a message of confidence: “We know we are not going through an easy period, but the group has shown great cohesion. The match with Dortmund gave us encouraging signs: we played good football, even though luck was not on our side. Now we want to continue on that path and turn confidence into results.”

The assistant coach then spoke with great respect for the Azzurri: “Napoli is a very strong team, they play fast and technical football, capable of putting anyone in difficulty. We will need to be focused from the first to the last minute, but we have the quality and courage to face them on equal terms. We will try to surprise our opponents, taking advantage of every opportunity.”

When asked about the lineup, Fiesser preferred not to reveal too much: “It's not the time to disclose tactical details. I can only say that the team is ready and that I have seen the right spirit in training. All the guys want to give their best, even for our coach who will be following us from home.”

He also mentioned Mario Götze, who has returned after physical problems: “He is improving, he is a silent leader but fundamental for the group's growth. His European experience will be important.”

He concluded with a note of admiration for the match setting: “The Diego Armando Maradona is a special stadium, with a unique atmosphere. Playing here is an honor. We are ready to give everything and honor this competition in the best possible way.”

Andrea Alati

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.