Eintracht Frankfurt forward Ansgar Knauff aims for better football
Ansgar Knauff, the 24-year-old forward for Eintracht Frankfurt, outlined his goals for the new season in an interview with hr. After a mixed campaign finishing 7th in the Bundesliga (42 points, 11 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses), the 2022 Europa League winner wants the team to play better football and win over the fans. Knauff emphasizes that the squad will do everything under new coach Adi Hütter to have a successful season.
How does Knauff see his role in the team?
At 24, Knauff is one of the most experienced players on Eintracht. He takes on responsibility and shares his experiences with younger teammates. Knauff stresses that a bit of competition and friction in the team is healthy, but ultimately everyone pursues the same goals.
What are the goals for the new season?
Knauff wants to deliver consistently good performances and have the team play better football. Eintracht scored and conceded 54 goals last season, showing a balanced record. With a 34-point gap to league leaders Bayern Munich, the team aims to challenge for the top again this season.
What does the future hold?
Eintracht's next match is at home against RB Leipzig (4th place) on February 20, 2027. Knauff is optimistic that the team can build on past successes with the new coach and players. He notes that the 2022 Europa League win is now four years ago, and the team now has the chance to strike back.
