Eintracht Frankfurt have dismissed head coach Albert Riera following an eighth-place finish in the Bundesliga that saw them miss European football next season.
VfB Stuttgart have secured qualification for next season’s Champions League after a tense 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, despite throwing away a two-goal advantage.
Ellyes Skhiri will wear the captain’s armband for Tunisia at the World Cup after Ferjani Sassi was left out. Newcomer Rani Khedira joins the 26-man squad alongside Ismael Gharbi and Elias Saad.
Stuttgart battle for a Champions League spot on the final day while Eintracht Frankfurt manager Albert Riera faces the sack after a poor run of results.
Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche has strongly criticised Sweden coach Graham Potter’s decision to exclude midfielder Hugo Larsson from the national team’s World Cup squad.
Borussia Dortmund prepare for their final home outing of the Bundesliga campaign against Eintracht Frankfurt, with Niklas Süle returning to the squad ahead of his retirement and the debut of next season’s kit.
Eintracht Frankfurt plan to dismiss manager Albert Riera at the end of the season following a public dispute with striker Jonathan Burkardt, with Matthias Jaissle among the candidates to replace him.
German football legend Lothar Matthäus has urged Eintracht Frankfurt to sack coach Albert Riera, comparing his controversial media presence to former Augsburg boss Sandro Wagner.
Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed Albert Riera will remain in charge for Friday’s Bundesliga showdown with Borussia Dortmund following crisis talks, though his departure at season’s end appears unavoidable.