Hütter emotional after dominant DFB-Pokal win, but eyes Bundesliga reality

Eintracht Frankfurt began their DFB-Pokal campaign with a resounding 11-0 victory against amateur side SC St. Tönis. The dominant performance in the first round match evoked strong emotions for coach Adi Hütter, who described the experience as something he had "missed."

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I missed that.

Around 6,000 traveling Eintracht fans transformed the stadium into a sea of black and red, creating an atmosphere that resonated with Hütter. He praised his team's performance, stating they "presented themselves as a Bundesliga team should" after a disappointing previous season and a turbulent preparation for the new campaign. St. Tönis coach Bekim Kastrati also acknowledged Eintracht's strength, calling them "brutally strong" with "unfathomable quality."

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If we play beautiful football, we will ignite the stadium again.

Despite the euphoric win, Hütter remains grounded about the team's prospects. He emphasized that the true measure of their progress will become clear in the coming months. "We will see where we stand exactly in the next few months. I believe the team is on the right track," he stated, while acknowledging the stark difference expected in their upcoming Bundesliga opener against Union Berlin.

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We will see where we stand exactly in the next few months. I believe the team is on the right track.

Questions linger over Eintracht's squad composition. Players like Ritsu Doan and Hugo Larsson were absent due to muscular issues. Hütter also excluded Arthur Theate, Niels Nkounkou, and Elye Wahi from the squad, indicating his focus is on players who are part of his long-term plans. The goalkeeper situation also remains uncertain, with Hütter non-committal about who will start against Union Berlin. The club's preferred solution for the goalkeeper position is reportedly Noah Atubolu from SC Freiburg.

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Against Union Berlin, it will be a completely different game.