As he prepares for his inaugural home game leading Eintracht Frankfurt,
head coach Albert Riera has issued a warning to Borussia Mönchengladbach about what to anticipate this Saturday.
The Spanish coach is already making a name for himself with his entertaining and lively press conferences. Just last weekend, when asked about his knowledge of Union Berlin, he humorously gestured that they exclusively play route one football.
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In his debut press conference, the 43-year-old even jokingly remarked that his team would jump off a balcony if he told them to.
This season, one of Frankfurt’s challenges is not about diving off heights but their struggle to maintain clean sheets. They have conceded 46 goals so far, a statistic only surpassed by last-placed FC Heidenheim with 47 goals against.
Gladbach’s coach, Eugen Polanski, stated that his team intends to take advantage of these vulnerabilities in the upcoming match.
Riera was quick to respond:
“He will see a completely different team tomorrow.”
He added:
“We’ll defend far better. We defend through possession, and when we lose the ball, we won’t give them a moment to catch their breath.”
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A victory in matchday 22 could elevate Frankfurt to 31 points. They really need to start closing the gap if they aspire to secure a spot in European competitions for next season. Tomorrow presents a perfect opportunity.
GGFN |
Jamie Allen