ANSGAR KNAUFF NEWS

Returns off bench Knauff came off the bench during Thursday's defeat to Tottenham.

Impact Knauff returned to the bench and played 15 minutes off the bench during Thursday's Europa League defeat. The winger is back fit and should be back in contention for substantial minutes as Frankfurt look to close out a disappointing back half of the season.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Thursday Knauff (undisclosed) is an option for Thursday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "Ansgar will be in the squad."

Impact Knauff is back as an option for the club after missing the club's last three games, as the attacker has been announced as available for Thursday. He did start in his last match out and will hope to see that spot again, starting in 21 of his 35 appearances this season.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for Sunday Knauff (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "There's still hope for Ansgar. We'll have to wait for the final t...

Impact Knauff was known to be upping hit fitness levels and it appears to have led the attacker to a return, as he could be on the team sheet Sunday. However, he will still be a late call, likely needing to pass some testing. He has missed their last two games but did start in five of his last seven appearances before the injury, so he will hope to see some time in his first game match.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Upping fitness levels Knauff (undisclosed) was able to train a bit and up his fitness levels but is still questionable for Thursday's match against Tottenham, according to his club.

Impact Knauff looks to be nearing a return but has not yet been cleared, with the attacker getting some work in on grass to up his fitness levels. He still will likely need to go through some testing to be fit for Thursday's match, leaving him as a late call. He has started in five of his past seven outings, so his addition would be solid news for the club.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Knauff suffered a mild knee injury in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Stuttgart and will be kept out of team training for the next few days, the club announced.

Impact Knauff suffered a knee injury in Saturday's game and won't be able to train with his teammates for the next few days. He is expected to be assessed later this week to determine his availability for the next match against Bremen. That said, he started only two of the last four games, so his potential absence may not have a significant impact on the starting XI.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Off during first half Knauff was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Stuttgart due to an apparent injury.

Impact Knauff had to exit the field early Saturday, as an undisclosed injury would end his day in the 25th minute. This will be something to monitor, as he does see decent time in a rotational role, starting in 21 of his 35 appearances. He will hope to only be holding a minor issue, with Nandi Collins as his replacement Saturday.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Knauff assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and four chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Bochum.

Impact Knauff earned another assist from the wing, this time putting together some brilliant creativity in what could have been a tough match before the break. Knauff was a menace down the wing, creating four chances and taking a pair of shots while nearly earning at least another two assists. Knauff has continued to play ahead of Can Uzun for the most part.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Knauff assisted once, took three shots (one on target) and created three chances in Thursday's 2-1 win versus Ajax.

Impact Knauff finally found the scoresheet again after a string of quiet performances. The 23-year-old assisted Ellyes Skhiri in the second half after making a brilliant run down the pitch before cutting it back for a simple tap-in. In addition to his attacking prowess, he also made his presence in midfield felt all game by winning two duels and making one successful tackle. This is the midfielder's first goal contribution in 13 games, and could be a sign of a late turning point going into the end of the season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starts again Knauff generated three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Knauff has taken on a larger role since Omar Marmoush left Frankfurt, and has been an important part of the attack in all competitions. His position has shifted at times, joining the attack, or lining up as a more offensively-minded wing-back. For the most part Knauff should have decent upside wherever he plays.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starts as striker Knauff generated two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Friday's 2-0 win versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Knauff led the line, creating three chances and taking a pair of shots while slotting in for the departing Omar Marmoush. The striker is likely to take on a larger role in the coming weeks with Marmoush departing. Knauff will have a lot to do creatively to try and replace his production as both a creator and finisher.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Saturday Knauff assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Augsburg.

Impact Knauff set up Hugo Ekitike's opener in the 55th minute. Knauff completed a dribble and also made two tackles and an interception. He has featured in 12 of 13 games, starting six of those and has now recorded assists in back to back games.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late goal Knauff assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Knauff assisted Eintracht Frankfurt's final goal Sunday in second half stoppage time of their 4-0 victory over Heidenheim. The midfielder has made his mark in the limited minutes he's received serving in a rotational role with the squad. Over 11 Bundesliga appearances (five starts), Knauff has scored once and assisted on three goals.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Saturday Knauff scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 7-2 win versus Bochum. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th mi...

Impact Knauff was handed a rare start, and made the most of it with a goal during Saturday's one-sided rout. The winger has largely been relegated to a depth role this season, but he still has something to offer to the attack when called up. Knauff will likely earn some more chances, especially in cup competitions and against weaker opponents.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Europa League Knauff (illness) returned during Frankfurt's 1-0 win over RFS on Thursday.

Impact Knauff got back on the pitch, coming off the bench during the second half of Thursday's clash. The winger is a solid contributor but he's seen limited minutes in recent weeks, with other options taking over on the wings.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Knauff is not in the squad to face Leverkusen on Saturday due to an illness.

Impact Knauff was ruled out after picking up the illness in the buildup to Saturday's fixture. The wing-back was replaced in Saturday's XI by Eric Junior.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in busy day Knauff assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Knauff had a productive first half, providing an assist and offering everything creatively, as he created three chances. The winger has fallen out of favor to an extent with other options impressive, but when given a chance he has done well. Knauff will have to continue to be efficient with limited chances if he wants to earn more minutes.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday Knauff assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Knauff ended the season with seven goals and two assists, a brilliant return. The issue for the winger was his consistency, those goals were spread across only a handful of matches as he often went months at a time without scoring or assisting. Still the totals are excellent and Knauff should play some part heading into the 2024/25 campaign.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records first assist Sunday Knauff assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Knauff recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he set up Mario Gotze's goal in the 64th minute. It came on the only chance he created, and he also recorded two shots and three crosses in his 48 minutes off the bench.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Knauff scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Knauff got back on the scoresheet with a brace during Sunday's draw, but it still wasn't enough for all three points. The attacking midfielder has stepped into a larger role of late and is thriving alongside Omar Marmoush. It remains to be seen if Knauff will be able to find some consistent goalscoring, but this is certainly some of the best form he's been in since joining Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets again Knauff scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Knauff continued his run of good form with a goal during Saturday's draw. The attacking midfielder has been handed a relatively large role of late and is making the most of it. The question for Knauff has been if he can find some consistency, something that has plagued him during his time with Frankfurt.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two accurate crosses Knauff generated three crosses (two accurate) and five tackles in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Monchengladbach.

Impact In terms of cross quantity, Knauff's latest log was not much different from his previous ones. But for the first time this season, he was able to record multiple crosses. Knauff had logged only one accurate cross across his last 11 appearances before Wednesday.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in limited chances Knauff scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 5-1 win versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Knauff didn't have many chances fall his way but the ones that did he absolutely buried. The winger remains a a strong option in all formats when given more run in the starting XI. The issue is simply that Knauff struggles to get on the pitch and stay on the pitch for big minutes.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goals in two straight Knauff scored a goal while taking five shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Knauff found the back of the net in the 25th minute scoring Frankfurt's second goal while leading the team with five shots. Knauff has goals in back-to-back matches with Saturday's start being just his second of the season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal as substitute Knauff scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Knauff logged his first goal of the 2023-24 Bundesliga. Goals will remain difficult to come by, as he is expected to continue serving as a substitute option. Even so, Knauff has already equaled his 2022-23 Bundesliga goal tally, indicating room for improvement that he can achieve more easily this time around.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Knauff served a one-match suspension and is now eligible for selection once more.

Impact Knauff was sent off against Mainz and forced on the sideline against Koln. The winger is now eligible for selection once more after the international break, where he should be an option to return to the starting XI immediately.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE