Christoph Kramer has warned Eintracht Frankfurt they risk following Borussia Mönchengladbach's path into decline. The 2014 World Cup winner sees parallels between Frankfurt's current situation and his former club's fall from a top-four finish in 2020 to the bottom of the table with zero points today.
"It's just a feeling, but Eintracht must be careful not to become the next Gladbach," Kramer said on the Copa TS podcast with Tommi Schmitt. He explained his concern stems from a gap between expectations and squad quality. "The squad is still good now, but not very good. Yet the demands are still very, very high. That reminds me of us."
Current form fuels concern
The warning comes at a critical juncture. Eintracht Frankfurt sit 14th in the Bundesliga with just five points from five matches. Their record reads one draw, two wins and two defeats. A 6-0 thrashing at RB Leipzig last weekend highlighted defensive woes, with 16 goals conceded already this season.
Despite significant transfer profits in recent years from sales including Randal Kolo Muani, Hugo Ekitike and Omar Marmoush, Kramer suggests financial stability is not guaranteed. The club is understood to need an annual surplus of around €35 million, increasing pressure for on-pitch results.
Manager Adi Hütter and captain Robin Koch face the task of steadying the ship. A glance at the standings shows the cushion above the relegation zone is slim. The next chance to reverse the trend comes this Friday at home against 10th-placed 1. FC Köln. A win is important for Eintracht given their recent form of two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five games. The full schedule ahead can be found on the fixtures page.
This story first appeared at Bild Sport
