Eintracht Frankfurt prepares for DFB Cup opener amid transfer rumors

Eintracht Frankfurt is preparing for its first competitive fixture of the 2026/27 season in the DFB Cup against SC St. Tönis. Head coach Adi Hütter emphasized the importance of the tournament as a pathway to European competition and noted that the team is taking the matchup seriously despite the opponent's lower league status.

Regarding squad updates, Hütter confirmed that goalkeeper Kaua Santos will start in goal for the cup match. There has also been speculation regarding goalkeeper Michael Zetterer's potential transfer to Leeds United; however, Zetterer's agent has denied these reports, stating that the player is happy in Frankfurt and a move is not currently being considered.

Other personnel notes include the expected availability of Robin Koch and the encouraging progress of Noel Aseko, while Nnamdi Collins remains sidelined for a longer period.