1. Mahmoud Dahoud (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Eintracht Frankfurt are probably the most entertaining sides in European soccer proper now! Although the most important reward belongs to the unbelievable partnership in assault between Omar Marmoush and Hugo Ekitiké, Dino Toppmöller’s entire crew deserves extra recognition.
One participant who was in a position to actually discover his ft in Frankfurt is midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud. He could be “simply” 28 years outdated, nonetheless Dahoud has already lived via many ups and downs in his profession already: supertalent at Mönchengladbach, rising star and failed experiment at Dortmund, disappointing spells at Brighton and Stuttgart – and now a giant comeback in Frankfurt?
Dahoud was top-of-the-line gamers on matchday 9 within the Bundesliga when he helped his Frankfurt facet to a staggering 7-2 victory over Bochum with a objective and an help. Together with his latest performances he was even in a position to take Ellyes Skhiri’s spot within the beginning eleven!
On matchday 10, Frankfurt will face Stuttgart – the crew Dahoud performed for final season… and in addition the crew which determined in opposition to shopping for Dahoud completely. He might be keen to point out his outdated employer what they’ve missed out on! And Frankfurt might be desirous to cement themselves as the most important shock crew within the Bundesliga this season – taking up from Stuttgart in 2023/24.
2. Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund)
Many individuals thought the Beier’s switch from Hoffenheim to Dortmund got here to early – he had barely proved himself within the Bundesliga. However after a sluggish begin to life in Dortmund, Beier is lastly in a position to present his class for one in all Germany’s greatest golf equipment in nationwide and worldwide competitors.
Beier lastly “broke via” due to a small damage disaster for Borussia Dortmund; he obtained his probability to start out in opposition to Leipzig on Bundesliga matchday 9 and left the pitch as one of many males of the match! He was instantly concerned in each targets in Dortmund’s 2-1 victory over RB.
This may be seen as a turning level in Dortmund’s season up to now: they have been on the again of a 3 video games shedding streak, however due to Beier, Dortmund are actually again to their profitable methods. His efficiency within the Champions League sport in opposition to Sturm Graz in the course of the week additionally left many impressed.
Dortmund’s opponent on matchday 10 is Mainz, who have been solely in a position to win 3 video games this season (together with cup competitors) up to now. With the momentum swinging Dortmund’s manner for the time being, this may very well be one other sport through which Beier can achieve confidence and belief with a purpose to safe his beginning spot in Dortmund.
3. Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich)
Kane breaks new data, Musiala transforms into Bayern’s new famous person and Olise could be the signing of the season: there may be not a lot room to shine in Bayern Munich’s offense, and even of their crew. However not too long ago one participant was in a position to achieve some consideration in Germany’s busiest membership: Kingsley Coman.
Being one in all Bayern’s extra skilled gamers, many thought Coman might depart the Bavarians in the summertime of 2024, even the Bayern bosses weren’t against the concept of Coman leaving; nonetheless, all of the specualtion and rumours appear to have given the French winger new motivation and vitality to carry out!
Barely any gamers have a assured beginning spot for Bayern Munich, which implies that each participant has to take advantage of out of their minutes on the pitch. Coman has seemingly understood this reality and shined with stunning targets (particularly along with his objective in opposition to Bochum on Bundesliga matchday 8!).
He adopted that up with a objective and an help in Munich’s 3-0 victory over Union Berlin on matchday 9. Can his objective streak now proceed in opposition to St. Pauli on matchday 10? Primarily based on the golf equipment’ earlier matchups, the probabilities are excessive: Bayern gained the final sport in opposition to St. Pauli (Might seventh 2011) 8-1! Let’s have a look at how Kompany’s facet will fare 13 years later.
4.Dieter Hecking (VfL Bochum)
Solely Bundesliga consultants bear in mind this identify: Dieter Hecking is again in Germany’s highest division! In case you do not know or bear in mind, Hecking has coached many groups within the Bundesliga: Aachen, Hannover, Nürnberg, Wolfsburg, Gladbach – and now Bochum. In an inventory through which usually solely lively gamers will discover their spots, this coach deserves you particular consideration this weekend.
Hecking has been introduced in after Bochum’s worst Bundesliga begin of their historical past: 1 level and 9 targets after 9 video games. “After Frankfurt scored their seventh, I needed to suppose twice if I actually need to give it a shot”, mentioned Hecking in an interview after his appointment as the brand new Bochum headcoach. The final end result and Hecking’s assertion present the clear route and objective of Bochum for the 2024/25 season: survival.
As if the state of affairs will not be dangerous sufficient already for Bochum, they should face the present Bundesliga champion Bayer Leverkusen on matchday 10. However there may be mild on the finish of the tunnel: Bochum gained 1 of their final 3 matchups with Leverkusen – and Hecking gained his final sport in opposition to Leverkusen, too. Perhaps this story could be a reproduction of the notorious “David vs Goliath” story.
5.Franck Honorat (Borussia M’Gladbach)
Ending up this week’s record is Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Franck Honorat. The French ahead is in his 2nd season with Gladbach and his stats up to now have been stable: 8 video games, 3 targets and three assists. What makes him a participant to observe this weekend?
It is the constellation of the matchup. Gladbach will meet Leipzig in a sport that is been fairly onesided during the last yr (in favour of Leipzig). Nonetheless, Gladbach appear to have lastly discovered their type below Gerardo Seoane: 7 out of a doable 9 factors from their final 3 Bundesliga video games, together with final week’s nice 4-1 victory over Werder Bremen.
On the alternative facet, Leipzig, although they’re 2nd within the Bundesliga, are at the moment on a small shedding streak: a 1-2 loss in opposition to Dortmund and a 1-3 loss in opposition to Celtic have dissatisfied the Leipzig followers during the last week – and Gladbach might be seeking to take their probability!
Honorat himself has 4 objective involvements in his final 5 league video games and seemingly get alongside very properly with Gladbach’s dream duo Kleindienst and Stöger. In the event that they continue to grow collectively, they may simply trigger an upset on matchday 10 in opposition to the clear favorite RB Leipzig.
