Eintracht Frankfurt Faces Crisis as Marmoush Joins Manchester City

FRANKFURT, Germany — Eintracht Frankfurt is grappling with the sudden departure of star forward Omar Marmoush, who has signed with Manchester City, leaving the Bundesliga club scrambling to adjust ahead of their crucial home match against Borussia Dortmund on Friday.

The loss of Marmoush, a key scorer and set-piece specialist, threatens to derail Frankfurt’s season. Coach Dino Toppmöller now faces the daunting task of reconfiguring his squad to compensate for the Egyptian international’s absence. “We have to find solutions quickly,” Toppmöller said in a press conference. “Omar was a vital part of our attack, but we have players who can step up.”

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, under new coach Nuri Sahin, is also under pressure after a disastrous 2-0 loss to Holstein Kiel last week. The defeat left Dortmund in the lower half of the Bundesliga table, intensifying scrutiny on Sahin’s leadership. “We cannot continue like this,” Sahin admitted. “The team knows what is at stake, and we must show a reaction.”

Dortmund’s squad is nearly at full strength, with only one player unavailable due to injury. Karim Adeyemi, who missed the Kiel match, is expected to return, providing a boost to Dortmund’s attack. “Karim is trending upward,” Sahin confirmed. “He will train tonight, and we are optimistic about his availability.”

Both teams enter the match with much to prove. For Frankfurt, the challenge is to overcome the loss of Marmoush and maintain their position in the top half of the table. For Dortmund, the game represents an opportunity to rebound from recent setbacks and reignite their campaign. “This is a pivotal moment for us,” Sahin said. “We need to show character and fight for every point.”