An Eintracht Frankfurt fan had to receive medical treatment during the Conference League game against PAOK Saloniki. Shortly afterwards the all-clear was given.
Update from Thursday, November 30th, 10:05 p.m.: During the first half of Frankfurter Eintracht’s Conference League game against PAOK Saloniki, the fans stopped supporting for a few minutes. However, this had nothing to do with a confrontation with the police.
Instead, a fan in Block 42 had to receive medical care, and several paramedics could be seen in the stands. Via X However, the club gave the all-clear shortly afterwards. “The person is responsive and has now been transported away. We wish you all the best and a speedy recovery,” wrote the SGE.
Otherwise, there was no noticeable atmosphere from the clashes from last weekend; the spectators loudly supported their club until the incident.
Eintracht Frankfurt in the Conference League against PAOK: No mood boycott
Update from Thursday, November 30th, 1:34 p.m.: What reaction will the fans have on Thursday evening at the Conference League game against PAOK Thessaloniki? Many people probably ask themselves this question. After the escalation on Saturday (November 25th), a large part of the supporters initially left the standing block, then gradually came back – but remained silent. It is not yet known whether Eintracht Frankfurt fans will show a similar reaction this Thursday or will support their team as loudly as usual.
First report from Thursday, November 30th, 10:13 a.m.: Frankfurt – Coming to terms with the events of last Saturday is far from complete. Before the game between Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart, there were serious clashes between SGE fans and the police; according to official information, more than 200 people were injured. Is the next escalation imminent in the Conference League against PAOK Saloniki?
Dino Toppmöller hopes for a “peaceful atmosphere”
“We will keep a very close eye on the involvement of those involved,” warns Eintracht board member Philipp Reschke before his club’s home game on Thursday dpa. According to Reschke, everyone shares responsibility for “a safe, peaceful and, above all, successful football evening.”
Coach Dino Toppmöller also appeals to the fans of both clubs: “We want a peaceful atmosphere,” he warns and at the same time calls for de-escalation. “We all want the support of our viewers. And then we want to pay it back with a good performance.”
Police want to pursue a “restrained operational concept” at the Eintracht game on Thursday
Since the descriptions of those involved about the riots vary widely, fans and authorities have repeatedly accused each other ever since. The police approach in particular is currently being questioned by many Eintracht supporters.
The police want to “pursue a cautious operational concept” in the game against the team from Greece and rely on communication and de-escalation. “There are currently no indications of a particular rivalry between the two fan camps or planned disruptions,” the police said in a statement.
Emotions guaranteed at Eintracht Frankfurt against PAOK
Police Chief Stefan Müller also made another appeal to everyone: “Tomorrow, sport must be the focus. After the events of last Saturday, everyone involved, whether we as police, organizers or fans, must be aware of their special responsibility for a safe and peaceful European Cup evening. We will make our important contribution by approaching the stakes surrounding the game confidently and with the necessary composure,” he is quoted as saying in the statement.
The game will certainly be emotional in one way or another. In the first leg, Eintracht Frankfurt lost 1-2 at PAOK Thesaloniki, Kevin Trapp was shown a red card at the end of the game. “I think what happened is already in the back of my mind. It’s important to go into the game with good emotions and a cool head,” said coach Dino Toppmöller before the game. With the fans behind them, the SGE is hoping for a better outcome in the home stadium. (msb)