The competition is coming to an end in Germany too. Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich officially open the season on Sunday, Aug. 12, when they dispute their Super Cup. The confrontation will take place on “Commerzbank-Arena”, starting at 19:30.
The host team has the chance to win the 7th trophy internally after losing half of the month to Bayern in the final of the cup. Ante Rebic, who has managed a double in the cup game, will leave in the confrontation on Sunday. The Croatian striker has renewed his contract, but will only return to training for months. Also, goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow, bought this summer is injured. Without any other batch problems, Adi Hutter will try to debut with the right bank. But in the last two friendly games, Eintracht lost both Empoli and Spal.
Among the transfers this summer include Evan N’Dicka (Auxerre), Lucas Torro (Real Madrid), Goncalo Paciencia (FC Porto) and Carlos Salcedo (Chivas).
On the other side, Niko Kovac is preparing to debut on the technical bench after his team impressed in the last game. In front of Man.United, the Bavarians were forced to score 1-0, thanks to Martinez’s success in the 59th minute. It was the first success after defeating Juventus and Man. City of the International Champions Cup. Without major batch problems, only James Rodriguez is uncertain, Niko can align the best starting formula. Among the players he can count on are Leon Goretzka and Alphonso Davies, brought this summer as well as Douglas Costa, Renato Sanches and Serge Gnabry, back after being borrowed in the previous season.
Probable teams:
Frankfurt: Wiedwald – Abraham (c), Hasebe, Salcedo – Da Costa, Torro, Fernandes, Willems – Fabian, Gacinovic – Haller
Bayern: Neuer (c) – Kimmich, Hummels, Sulle, Alaba – Martinez, Thiago – Robben, Müller, Ribery – Lewandowski
In the last direct confrontation, the dispute in May, Frankfurt beat the score of 3-1. It was the only success in the last 15 straight games. On their own land, the “vultures” have not been imposed since March 2010.
PREDICTION: Bayern Munich to win @ 1.40
