Unity through Europe expressed in dance - Frankfurt's star forward Ekitiké shares details about his life.
Frankfurt is an adventure for me, I never imagined feeling this comfortable here. Eintracht is the right match for me. I also feel supported by the fans. I know what they want from us now. They have high expectations, which is perfect for me. The fans are simply amazing! And I can relate to the club after meeting many people here.
After drawing 1:1 in Gladbach, Eintracht is guaranteed a spot in the Conference League. Junior Ebimbe scored a goal with Ekitiké's help. Ekitiké then celebrated with Eintracht, Ebimbe, and Niels Nkounkou in front of the Frankfurt fans who traveled with him. Could this be the new European dance in the Champions League?
Ekitiké: "We're not sure where we'll end up." Finishing in seventh place could mean the Europa League, or if Lauter wins the cup - the Conference League, at least the Euro League with six place, or even the Champions League - if Dortmund wins the championship against Real in the final. "We have no control over that. Our focus is on the game against Leipzig. Many teams are tired from the season. Each of us must give our last effort. The advantage is that we're playing at home in front of our fans," said Ekitiké. This was the fans' way of telling me that I feel at home, and thanking them for their support!
After a rough first few weeks at Eintracht Frankfurt without the proper physical conditioning, the Frenchman is getting progressively better: "It's about trust - I'm building confidence here. I can play without any pressure. And I feel protected by the coaches. They introduced me gently. The fact that Coach Dino Toppmöller used to be a striker and speaks French is beneficial to me. He shared videos and explained a lot. After that, I started scoring. He helped me gain confidence, and I'm grateful for that."
His former teammate Randal Kolo Muani (now Paris) made it to the international level in Frankfurt. Ekitiké: "So I'll be watching the European Championship on TV while I'm on vacation. I'm confident that if I show my performance here afterwards, my dream of playing for France could come true. I'm not putting any limits on myself."
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Source: symclub.org
