defeat at home, Kolo Muani expelled … Dirty evening for Eintracht Frankfurt against Naples

A man in the form of Eintracht Frankfurt – seven goals and two assists since the post-World Cup recovery – Randal Kolo Muani was eagerly awaited on Tuesday, February 21. The German club hosted Napoli for their first Champions League round of 16 since 1960, while the French striker discovered this level of competition for the first time in the European Cup. Absent from the debates, well contained by the Neapolitan defense, and far from its current level despite an early game where he was active, Kolo Muani then paid for a clumsy gesture.

His sole on the ankle of André-Frank Zambo Anguissa earned him a direct expulsion (58th). At the time, the finalist of the last World Cup was hurt and only learned of his red card after the intervention of the healers. It was therefore from the Deutsche Bank Park locker room that Kolo Muani saw his team concede a second goal in this round of 16 by Giovanni Di Lorenzo (65th), after Victor Osimhen (40th) opened the score in the first period.

Beaten at home, Eintracht Frankfurt will have to do well in the return match to overthrow Naples, leader of Serie A and unstoppable since the start of the season. The Italians had achieved a high quality group stage and confirm that they can be serious underdogs for the final victory in the competition. To qualify for the quarterfinals, the German club would have liked to count on its best elements in Naples on March 15. The most important of them will be absent. With his red card, Kolo Muani will be suspended for the return match.