The war of words between Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt are now heating up ahead of the second leg, with an official from the Bundesliga club taunting the Premier League side and explaining why they will find life difficult at Deutsche Bank Park.
Tottenham Hotspur’s season very much hangs on the result of their upcoming Europa League quarterfinal, with the tie all square heading into the second leg.
Progressing to the final four will breathe new life into Spurs’ season as it will get the players and fans dreaming of lifting the trophy in Bilbao.
The noises coming out of Hotspur Way have been positive, with some Tottenham players suggesting that they can win at Frankfurt if they replicate last week’s performance.
Eintracht Frankfurt official reveals what awaits Tottenham
Frankfurt’s board spokesman Axel Hellmann has now spoken to the German media ahead of the big game and he made it clear that the Bundesliga side does not want to let this golden opportunity slip away.
He warned Spurs that an intimidating atmosphere awaits them at Deutsche Bank Park, adding that Premier League sides do not travel well in Europe.
Hellmann told BILD (as relayed by Sport Witness): “We can now decide what this season will become. It has to be a real blow on Thursday. I definitely don’t want us to let this opportunity slip away.
“We have to force the duels on Tottenham and show from the first minute that there’s nothing to be won against us in this stadium. The stadium will be on fire.
“Whenever English clubs leave the UK, they don’t bring the same quality to the pitch. We have to put pressure on this team, including from the stands. They have to glow when they have the ball.”
