Eintracht Frankfurt forward Junior Dina Ebimbe is poised to return to the starting lineup against Bayer leverkusen, while Lucas Alario remains sidelined with a knee injury, coach dino Toppmöller confirmed September 3, 2025. The potential return of Ebimbe, coupled with the continued strong form of defender Nene, offers Toppmöller increased tactical adaptability as Eintracht navigates a demanding schedule.
Frankfurt’s strong start to the Bundesliga season has fueled title aspirations among supporters, but Toppmöller cautions against premature celebration. The coach emphasized the importance of squad depth, especially with upcoming matches in both the Bundesliga and European competitions. Nene’s progress has been “outstanding,” according to Toppmöller, and the defender is expected to feature prominently throughout the season.
Toppmöller indicated that while Brown has performed well,he will likely begin matches as a substitute. “Nene has taken an outstanding step in his development and is a very important player for us. With the English weeks now really getting going, we will certainly not always run up with the same starting eleven in the coming weeks. Nene will play a lot from the start this season,” Toppmöller stated.
Meanwhile, a recent kicker podcast episode discussed Frankfurt’s championship potential and MSV Duisburg’s record-breaking start to the 3. Liga season, raising questions about a potential rapid ascent for the promoted side. The podcast, released September 3, 2025, at 13:01, featured analysis from kicker reporter julian Franzke and ran for 15 minutes and 38 seconds.
