Eintracht Frankfurt, SGS Essen, and FC Carl Zeiss Jena are having a hard time in the Bundesliga this season. Each team deals with different problems as they enter the second half.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena wanted to stay in the league after doing well last season. They have one of the smallest teams, which brings many challenges. The players focus on defense and staying disciplined to get points in tight games. They lost some important players but added new ones to make the team stronger.
Even with hard work, Jena had a tough first half. They showed fight but could not turn chances into goals often. With just six points from 14 games, they sit at the bottom. Their first win was on matchday 13 against Cologne, but they need much more to climb up.
The attack is weak, with only 12 goals scored and 32 let in. They must get better at moving from defense to attack and making chances. Isabella Jaron leads with four goals, but midfield needs to help more.
SGS Essen ended last season in ninth place, but this year is harder. They lost key players and their coach, which hurt results. After a bad start, new leaders helped them pick up some points.
Under new coach Heleen Jaques, Essen is getting better, mainly in defense and quick attacks. They scored nine goals in the last nine games, building confidence. The next game against Hamburger SV is key for a better spot.
Eintracht Frankfurt hoped for big things after third place last year. This season brings issues, like key players leaving. Defense is weak, letting in 21 goals in 13 games, more than before.
Still, their attack is good, with 30 goals scored. Nicole Anyomi stands out with eight goals. Results go up and down, with good wins and bad losses. Fixing defense is needed to aim higher.
