Struggling Frankfurt Dismiss Coach Toppmoeller

Eintracht Frankfurt, currently facing difficulties, dismissed their coach Dino Toppmoeller on Sunday following a series of disappointing outcomes that have positioned them seventh in the Bundesliga standings and at risk of missing out on the Champions League play-off spots.

Assistant coaches Dennis Schmitt and Alexander Meier have stepped in to manage the team temporarily.

The club released a statement explaining that the choice stems from an in-depth review of sporting performance and organisational setup.

During the previous season, Toppmoeller guided Frankfurt to a third-place finish and secured Champions League entry, marking the Eagles' strongest showing in thirty years.

Following the summer transfer of key forward Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, the team has struggled this term, managing only a single victory in their last nine outings across all tournaments.

Sporting director Markus Kroesche commented that the drop in form necessitates fresh momentum in their sporting approach.

Sitting seventh in the Bundesliga, five points adrift of the leading quartet, Frankfurt languish in 30th position in the Champions League group stage, with just one success from six fixtures.

The side's aspirations have been hampered by defensive frailties, as no other team has shipped more goals than Frankfurt's 39 in the domestic league so far this campaign.

Toppmoeller expressed his desire to keep leading the squad but respected the club's call, adding that he hopes Frankfurt enjoys steadier and more victorious periods ahead.

Following a frustrating 3-3 stalemate away to Werder Bremen on Friday, Kroesche voiced his disapproval of Toppmoeller and the players' efforts.

"The errors keep repeating. This cannot go on," stated Kroesche.

"These problems have affected us over 17 or 18 matches already. We are letting in goals far too readily, playing with excessive haste when holding the ball, and lacking any real organisation."

Toppmoeller succeeded current Crystal Palace head Oliver Glasner in 2023, initially steering Frankfurt to sixth place before achieving third last term.