Eintracht Frankfurt looks poised for a second half surge

There is no denying it, Eintracht Frankfurt is a scary team.

Consistent? Maybe not always, but when it comes to straight danger on the pitch, Die Adler has plenty of fear to strike within its opponents.

Coming off of a convincing 3-1 win over SC Freiburg, Eintracht Frankfurt looks poised and ready to attack the Ruckrunde. Once again led by the pacey and lethal trio of Luka Jovic, Ante Rebic, and Sebastian Haller (not to mention the best looking kits in the Bundesliga this season), Die Adler is a true team on the rise.

While it did not click automatically this season as the squad transitioned from Niko Kovac to Adi Hutter, the roster has now clearly embraced its identity as a squad that needs to be an attacking menace and apply pressure to its opponents.

Eintracht Frankfurt is not the type of team that benefits from laying back or playing too controlled. It has evolved into a team that demands respect at all times, a team that can push forward even against the most staunch of defenses.

Essentially, Die Adler has embraced the fun of soccer.

Hutter could be criticized for some of his strategies and tactics, and frankly Eintracht has coughed up a few games against lesser opponents that it clearly should have won, but there is something brewing with how this squad looks on the field. There is an aura of confidence and always a sense of urgency to attack.

Jovic, the 21-year-old Serbian, has been a true enigma. On loan from Benfica, but likely to be formally acquired by Frankfurt this summer, Jovic has tallied 18 goals and four assists this season across all competitions. The forward's signature effort was his five-goal performance against Fortuna Dusseldorf in October and he appears to only be getting better and better with each passing week.

Rebic, meanwhile, locked down his place as an up-and-comer with his breakout performance last season against Bayern in the DFB-Pokal finale. Rebic has a unique blend of power and pace that makes him a handful to defend as he has tallied six goals and three assists across all competitions.

As for Haller, the Frenchman has used to skill to take advantage of the opportunities that flow his way. Haller's 6-foot-3 frame makes him a big target in the box and he's been a constant threat as he has tallied 13 goals and 11 assists across all competitions.

Three different types of players with three different skill-sets and attributes ---all creating havoc for the opposition.

Frankfurt is not solely a three-man show (despite how fun that trio is watch), however. Kevin Trapp looks to have settled in between the sticks for Hutter (despite some bouts with inconsistency), while Filip Kostic, Danny da Costa, David Abraham, Jonathan de Guzman, and Gelson Fernandes help provide a core of players to be a firm foundation to let the Eintracht Big Three run free on the competition. 19-year old defender Evan N'Dicka has shown physical prowess and the ability to get under the skin of the opposition. With more seasoning, he could be another player that helps mold the future for Eintracht.

Sure, Hutter could use more depth - which he no doubt hopes Sebastian Rode will help provide - but Die Adler's head man just needs to coax a little more consistency from his squad to ensure Frankfurt is able to stay within fighting distance of a top four position.

Whatever happens with this team, it will absolutely be fun to watch.

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