Nnamdi Collins, a defender for Eintracht Frankfurt, has reflected on a challenging period following his national team debut and subsequent loss of his starting position. After a strong start to the 2024/25 season, where he was praised as a "little machine" and transferred for approximately €700,000 from Borussia Dortmund, Collins experienced a dip in form. He admitted to not meeting his own performance expectations for national team selection. However, he demonstrated resilience, contributing with key plays in recent matches. His performance against Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he played as a right-back, was particularly stable, marked by strong defensive statistics and no individual errors. Collins sees the recent coaching change to Albert Riera as a necessary positive development, allowing him to absorb new tactical approaches and improve his game.