Mario Götze assesses Frankfurt's inconsistent start and Hütter’s demanding system

Mario Götze, the 2011 Golden Boy winner, has commented on Eintracht Frankfurt's inconsistent start to the Bundesliga season and the demanding system imposed by coach Adi Hütter in an extensive interview with the league. Götze, 34, began by emphasizing the importance of early games in the Bundesliga, stating that every phase of the season is crucial for the team. He added that after the international break, the focus should shift to maintaining a rhythm and collecting points.

The upcoming away games against Champions League clubs RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund have posed a challenge for Götze, who acknowledged the difficulty of facing such strong opponents. He reiterated the need to work on the basics and fundamental aspects of the game, stating that the team needs to improve in defending their leads during the second half of matches.

Götze believes that consistency will be the biggest challenge for Frankfurt this season, especially considering the team's limited resources with only the Bundesliga and cup to focus on.

Regarding Hütter's demanding system, Götze admitted that he has only started one Bundesliga game so far in the campaign. He highlighted Hütter's desire for intense play and creating numerous chances, recognizing that such a style of play may have been missing in recent years. Götze emphasized the importance of balancing calmness in possession with the ability to be dangerous in counter-attacks, acknowledging that these elements were crucial for the team's success in the past.