Noel Aseko enjoyed a strong debut for Eintracht Frankfurt in their 3-1 away win at Mainz 05 last Saturday. The 20-year-old midfielder, who missed the start of the season, showed cheek, aggression and strength in duels in his first appearance for the club.
Manager Oliver Hütter's side secured three vital points with the victory, moving up to 9th place in the Bundesliga table with 4 points from three matches. Can Yilmaz Uzun (9', 60') and Jonathan Burkardt (45+1') scored for Eintracht, with Phillip Tietz netting for Mainz. The win was a welcome response to the 1-4 home defeat to Augsburg the previous week.
Hütter's plan for the new signing
Despite missing pre-season, Hütter threw Aseko straight into the action and is now planning his further integration. The manager must decide how best to fit the dynamic midfielder into his system. Aseko wasn't even in the squad at the start of the campaign, but his rapid adaptation has been convincing.
Behind the scenes, sporting director Markus Krösche negotiated clever contract details for the young talent's signing, giving the club flexibility and planning security. This strategic work is paying off early.
The next challenge arrives on Saturday when league leaders SC Freiburg visit. Eintracht Frankfurt won the last meeting 2-0 back in March. The current form and squad are available on our squad page, with the exact schedule in the fixtures.
This story first appeared at Bild Sport
