Eintracht Frankfurt's young talent Can Uzun has expressed his admiration for new Germany national team coach Jürgen Klopp's physical condition in a media appearance.
Uzun, considered one of Frankfurt's promising prospects, reacted to footage showing Klopp during training. "Frankfurt-Star Can Uzun ist begeistert" (Frankfurt star Can Uzun is impressed), was the young player's reaction. The national team coach himself had previously drawn attention with the statement "Bundestrainer Jürgen Klopp zeigt seine Muskeln!" (Germany coach Jürgen Klopp shows his muscles!).
How does this affect season preparation?
The public discussion about Klopp's fitness comes during a phase of season preparation for Eintracht Frankfurt. The Eagles currently sit in 8th place in the Bundesliga table with one point. From one match, they have drawn, scoring three goals and conceding three. The team is now preparing for their next fixture, a home match against FC Augsburg on September 6, 2026. Augsburg currently occupies fourth place in the table.
Frankfurt's recent form is indicated by a "D" for draw. The gap to league leaders Bayern Munich is two points. Fans can follow the rest of the season's progression on our standings page.
What does this mean for the national team?
Uzun's reaction to Klopp's appearance also shows Bundesliga players' interest in the new leadership of the German national team. For young talents like Uzun, the national coach is a key figure for potential future call-ups. Klopp's attacking and energetic style, expressed physically as well, could provide a new impulse for the German team.
The connection between club and national team level remains important for players and fans alike. Current information on Eintracht Frankfurt's squad is available on our squad page.
How is Eintracht Frankfurt positioned?
Eintracht Frankfurt has started the 2026/27 season with mixed results. The record of three goals scored and three conceded shows balanced performance in attack and defense. Coach Dino Toppmöller's team must now find consistency to keep up in the tight Bundesliga.
The upcoming home game against Augsburg offers the chance to secure the first three points of the season. A victory would move the Eagles up the table and create momentum for the challenges ahead. You can view the complete season schedule on our fixtures page.
What are the next steps?
For Can Uzun, the focus now returns fully to the club. His impressed statement about Klopp highlights the attention the new national coach enjoys even among professionals. For Eintracht Frankfurt, the task is to complete preparations for the Augsburg match.
The home game at Deutsche Bank Park takes place on Sunday, September 6, 2026. It is the Hessen's second match of the season following the opening draw.
