Napoli vs Eintracht Frankfurt Champions League Preview Team Updates and Predicted Lineups
Eintracht Frankfurt is set to face Napoli in an important Champions League match. This clash comes after contrasting performances in their respective campaigns so far.
Champions League Background
Eintracht Frankfurt began their Champions League journey with a stunning 5-1 victory against Galatasaray. However, their subsequent matches were disappointing, suffering two heavy 1-5 defeats to Atlético Madrid and Liverpool. This leave them in a difficult position, sitting 22nd in the standings.
Frankfurt has struggled recently, winning only one of their last seven games across all competitions. The team was eliminated from the DFB-Pokal after a penalty shootout against Borussia Dortmund. In their latest fixture, they managed only a 1-1 draw against Heidenheim, a team fighting relegation.
Napoli’s Recent Form
Napoli also faced setbacks in the Champions League, suffering a shocking 6-2 defeat to PSV. Currently, they sit 16th in the group standings, with four points. Despite this, Napoli has shown resilience in Serie A, recording a 3-1 victory over Inter and a 1-0 win against Lecce. They faced a frustrating 0-0 draw against Como in their last match but still remain at the top of Serie A, just one point ahead of Inter.
Previous Encounters
The last meeting between these two clubs took place during the round of 16 in the 2022/23 Champions League. Frankfurt aims to change the outcome this time, having lost both encounters 2-0 and 3-0.
Team News and Updates
- Napoli: Key players Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku are sidelined due to thigh injuries. Additionally, Alex Meret is out with a foot injury, and Lorenzo Lucca will serve a suspension.
- Eintracht Frankfurt: Can Uzun will miss the match due to a muscle injury. Fellow teammates Oscar Højlund and Elias Baum are also unavailable due to thigh injuries.
As both teams approach this crucial match, their performance will be under scrutiny in the quest for Champions League success.
