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Former Liverpool man now “doubted” by own players with manager job in danger

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A former Liverpool man is now coming under pressure in his first Bundesliga job since becoming a manager. Image Credits: Imago Images Albert Riera’s honeymoon at Eintracht Frankfurt is already over, and some of his own players are now said to be questioning whether he is the right man to lead them forward.



The former Liverpool winger only took over in January but, seven weeks on, Frankfurt’s form has stuttered and internal doubts are reportedly growing over his methods and public comments. The perception, as put by BILD, is that “coaches are not magicians” – a line Riera himself used as he tried to dampen expectations around how quickly he can fix Frankfurt’s problems.

It’s described as an opportunity for serious conversations about the club’s short‑term future and Riera’s impact. As Eintracht wobble and questions grow louder in the dressing room, the former Liverpool man finds his first big Bundesliga job in real danger Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone?