Adi Hütter demands higher energy levels ahead of Eintracht's trip to Mainz

Eintracht head coach Adi Hütter is calling for increased intensity as his squad prepares for a Matchday 3 road game against Mainz. The team enters the fixture looking to correct defensive lapses that contributed to recent losses, specifically in second-half play. Hütter identified a lack of focus and defensive sharpness as primary issues following a home defeat to Augsburg, where the side surrendered a halftime lead. The coach expects potential roster adjustments, noting that Nnamdi Collins has returned to training while Ansgar Knauff remains a fitness question for the weekend. Defensive reinforcements Raphael Onyedika and Lilian Brassier are being integrated into the system, which Hütter insists is secondary to individual application and tackling strength. The staff continues to emphasize mental sharpness to ensure the team can close out games more effectively moving forward.

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