Europa League 2024-2025: Eintracht Frankfurt-Ajax, the likely lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt-Ajax, the probable formations

Thursday at 6:45 p.m. at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt will be played the return leg of the Europa League round of 16 between Eintracht and Ajax. The first leg match ended 2-1 in favor of the Germans, who on Thursday will try to keep the lead in front of their fans. Farioli’s Dutch, on the other hand, are called for a victory to continue their European journey, which has already seen them make it past the round against USG thanks to a penalty scored by Taylor in the first extra time.

For the lineup coached by Toppmöller, Kevin Trapp will play in goal. The defensive trio will be formed by Tuta in the center, with Kristensen and Nkounkou on his sides. In the middle of the field will be Larsson and Skhiri. The'only offensive reference will be Frenchman Hugo Ekitikè class of 2002, who will be supported on the three-quarter by Mario Götze.

For the Dutch, between the posts will be Pasveer, while leading the defensive line will be former Juventus man Rugani, flanked by Baas. In the box will act as director; Fitz-Jim, supported by Mokio and Taylor. Brian Brobbey will be the central point and will have the task of finalizing the attacks of Farioli’s team.

Probable lineups:

Eintracht Frankfurt (3-4-2-1): Trapp; Kristensen, Tuta, Nkounkou; Collins, Skhiri, Larsson, Brown; Götze, Knauff; Ekitiké. All: Toppmoller.

Ajax (4-3-3): Pasveer; Hato, Rugani, Baas, Gaaei; Mokio, Fitz-Jim, Taylor; Berghuis, Brobbey, Godts. All: Farioli.