Elye Wahi Poised to Depart This Winter Following Split with His Coach

Elye Wahi faced another challenging match with Eintracht Frankfurt against Cologne. Coming on in the 78th minute, the French forward has struggled in recent weeks, losing many duels and losing possession frequently, sometimes remaining still or on the ground after his mistakes. His performance frustrated coach Dino Toppmöller, who was visibly upset on the sidelines. Toppmöller later addressed the substitutions publicly, stating, “In the end, we must obviously talk about the players who came on and did not advocate for more playing time,” a comment widely interpreted as a criticism of Wahi.

According to Bild, Toppmöller is particularly frustrated by the scoring opportunities the French player has failed to capitalize on, whether as a starter or coming off the bench during games where Frankfurt was in control. Wahi has frequently disappointed and demonstrated a significant lack of commitment, leading to him losing the little credibility he had left with the coaching staff and the club. The German media also reports that the coach’s trust has now completely eroded, and a departure as soon as this winter seems not only possible but almost inevitable.