Topmuller calls on Frankfurt to be at their best against Tottenham

The first round of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals in the 2024/25 season will be held, and Frankfurt will travel to challenge Tottenham Hotspur of the Premier League. Coach Top Muller said at the press conference that he was well aware of the strength of Tottenham Hotspur, so he urged his team to cope with this challenge in the best condition.

In the second leg of the Europa League round of 16, Frankfurt defeated Ajax 6-2 on aggregate after goals from Mateo Bavaro, Gotze and Ekitik.

Frankfurt coach Topmuller said, "We can't wait to participate in this game. This will be a real focus battle and a grand event for all of us. Both teams fully deserve to advance to the quarterfinals, and this duel will definitely be fascinating. Of course, we all hope to win in the end."

"We have to play at our best as a team. We know Tottenham Hotspur have players with the individual qualities of Son Heung-min and Solanke, but we also have the team strength to compete with them."

In terms of the record of confrontation, Frankfurt has achieved 1 draw and 1 loss in the last two matches against Tottenham Hotspur.

Topmuller continued, "We are facing one of the favorites to win the championship this season and is a favorite team along with Manchester United. They have very strong individual abilities and a very good coach."

In terms of lineup, Frankfurt has striker Knauf and goalkeeper Kevin Trapp missing due to injuries. Topol Muller said, "Unfortunately, Knauf has not fully recovered. We have some ideas to replace him. We will find a pragmatic and targeted response option and adopt a tactical system suitable for dealing with the opponent."