Toppmöller braced for the “formidable attacking force” of Barcelona

Frankfurt’s coach knows his side require a big performance to compete with the might of FC Barcelona tomorrow night at 21:00 CET.

Having touched down in Barcelona for tomorrow night’s clash, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Dino Toppmöller gave an update on his squad. 

“Michy Batshuayi will be out, as will Jonny Burkardt and Timmy Chandler, who injured himself in training yesterday.

“Otherwise, we have everyone available. Ansgar Knauff was unfortunately ill over the weekend, but was able to train again yesterday and today.

“He has given the all-clear. He’s a candidate for the starting eleven, although not for the full 90 minutes,” Toppmöller told the media present.

Frankfurt’s coach alongside Mario Götze were under no illusions of the task at hand. The 45-year-old was full of praise for the Catalan club. 

“Barcelona, along with Paris, thrilled all of Europe last season, and they’re currently top of the table in Spain.

“They’re going to be a formidable attacking force. We’ll have to suffer, run a lot, and support each other,” Toppmöller explained.