Eintracht Frankfurt vs West Ham LIVE: Europa League updates – Hammers seeking to overturn first-leg deficit

6 minutes: Hinteregger is off the pitch receiving therapy nevertheless it appears like his evening is over already as Frankfurt put together to make a change. A couple of dumbstruck dwelling supporters. That’s not what they might have wished to see within the opening minutes of this recreation.

West Ham attempt to discover Antonio with a protracted ball via the center nevertheless it zips via to Trapp. The guests have began this properly.

4 minutes: Soucek nods the nook down and Fornals tries to return onto it however Frankfurt scramble the ball away.

The boos are deafening each time the West Ham gamers get on the ball. Likewise, the roars are unimaginable when the house aspect win the ball again.

Oh pricey. This may very well be a problem for Frankfurt. Their centre-back Hinteregger has requested to return off after seemingly pulling his hamstring throughout a foot race with Antonio.

2 minutes: There’s smoke throughout the stadium in the beginning of the match because of the flares which have been set off within the build-up.

Frankfurt begin on the entrance foot as they pin West Ham into their very own half. Bowen tries to dribble it away however is flattened by a shoulder barge.

Whistles ring out as West Ham get on the ball for the primary time and earn themselves a nook.

1 min: KICK-OFF! We’re underway in Frankfurt for this Europa League semi-final second leg.

We’re mere minutes away from kick-off at this excellent stadium.

It’s the second leg of Eintracht Frankfurt vs West Ham within the Europa League semi-finals and the guests must win the sport to undergo to the ultimate.

It’s properly and really BOUNCING inside Deutsche Financial institution Park proper now. My phrase, the Eintracht Frankfurt gamers actually don’t want any extra motivation than that.

Good luck to the West Ham gamers as a result of that is some caldron to stroll into.

Proper West Ham followers, there’s simply 10 minutes till the second leg of your Europa League semi-final kicks off.

Simply how nervous/excited are you? Get in contact with me @dylanterryjnst.

Eintracht Frankfurt supervisor Oliver Glasner is prepared for West Ham to return at them with every part they’ve tonight, however insists his aspect will play with the intention of profitable the sport.

He stated: “We’ll play to win from the get-go with our followers behind us. Our technique should contain inflicting issues to the opposition defence. We want a good higher efficiency than the primary leg.

“I get the sensation that the entire of Germany are Eintracht followers in Europe. There’s recognition for our performances, nevertheless it’s not about residing prior to now – we have to keep targeted.”

“We shouldn’t be distracted by any Bundesliga consequence however method the sport for what it’s.

“We count on a West Ham staff that can strive every part to win and attain the ultimate. I advised my gamers that our focus is to play to win. The order is evident: to play ahead and to place the West Ham defence to the take a look at.”

Only one extra on the environment. Of the 51,500 supporters anticipated to fill the bottom tonight, nearly all of them are already right here.

Normally a floor will refill inside the ultimate 5 or 10 minutes earlier than kick-off. However the Frankfurt followers had nearly fully stuffed Deutsche Financial institution Park by 7.30pm BST.

Unbelievable effort and it’s creating an almighty roar.

A bunch of Frankfurt followers are at the moment lifting a row of seats above their heads because the followers refill contained in the stadium. Undecided what the story is behind that, nevertheless it most likely has one thing to do with the magnitude of the night.

West Ham’s gamers should be ready for the environment contained in the Deutsche Financial institution Park as a result of it’s electrical proper now.