Mahmoud Dahoud returned to Germany on a everlasting foundation in the summertime, ending his one-year keep at Brighton and Hove Albion the place he performed simply 14 video games earlier than being shipped to VfB Stuttgart on mortgage. However now excelling at Eintracht Frankfurt, the 28-year-old has ambitions to win a trophy together with his new membership.

“We’re in a stream, and I hope it stays that means,” stated Dahoud. “If we develop even nearer collectively, then we are able to obtain one thing particular as a workforce.” When requested what that could possibly be, the German-Syrian replied: “You need to have one thing in your palms as a participant.”

Eintracht presently discover themselves third within the Bundesliga beneath Dino Toppmöller, one level behind leaders Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. Die Adler additionally stay unbeaten on this season’s Europa League, whereas the DFB Pokal can be a chance.

And this weekend, Eintracht Frankfurt play at reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen, however Dahoud believes they’ll take inspiration from Saturday’s opponents. “It actually gained’t be a straightforward sport,” stated Dahoud. “Bayer is on the identical degree as Bayern, who performed outstandingly towards us. However, it’s doable.”

When Oscar Højlund broke his metatarsal on the finish of August, Dahoud seized on the chance. The previous Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund midfielder has featured in Eintracht’s final three Bundesliga video games, and has began each video games in Europe towards Viktoria Plzen and Besiktas.

GGFN | Daniel Pinder