Impact Skhiri is good to go after returning to training in the buildup to Saturday's match. The midfielder makes his third consecutive start as a defensive minded midfield option.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
EINTRACHT FRAN. 7-2-2 · 2ND IN BUNDESLIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
7-2-2 · 2ND IN BUNDESLIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Ellyes Skhiri - Cleared to start Skhiri (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Union Berlin.
Hugo Larsson - Ruled out Saturday Larsson (thigh) is not in the squad for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin.
Impact Larsson misses out on Saturday's fixture after missing international duty due to the injury. The midfielder had started back-to-back contests ahead of the international break.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Jean Matteo Bahoya - Selected Saturday Bahoya (calf) is on the bench for Frankfurt during Saturday's match against Union Berlin.
Impact Bahoya returns after missing the last three matches through injury. The midfielder has made just three appearances totaling 33 minutes from the bench since joining the club in January.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Hugo Larsson - Option for starting XI Larsson (thigh) is set to be an option for Saturday's match versus Union Berlin after returning to team training Thursday, per manager Dino Toppmoller. "Hugo Ekitike has trained we...
Impact Larsson is expected back after dealing with a minor thigh injury. He's missed just four matches all season starting the 20 times in 22 appearances while scoring two goals with one assist while logging in 29 tackles (15 won), 27 interceptions and 24 clearances.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Ellyes Skhiri - Back in team training Skhiri (undisclosed) was back in team training, his club announced Tuesday.
Impact Skhiri looks to be close to full fitness again, as he is now back in team training after being limited last week in practice due to an undisclosed issue. This means the midfielder will most likely be fit enough to partake in Saturday's tilt against Union Berlin. If this is the case, he will hope to earn back his starting spot, having started in all but eight of the club's contests this season, although the club may choose to start him on the bench, taking his return cautiously as the important final two months of the season approaches.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Rode - Begins rehab work Rode was reported to have started his rehabilitation process, his team announced Tuesday.
Impact Rode is beginning his long road of recovery, as he is starting to work on his rehabilitation following a knee surgery he received in late February. This is positive news for the midfielder, although it is still up in the air if he will return this season, as with only two months left, it will be an uphill battle to see him take the field again. He is still set to retire at the end of the campaign, so if he doesn't take the field again, we will have seen the last of the German's playing career.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ellyes Skhiri - Limited in training Skhiri appears to have picked up an undisclosed issue, as he was limited to individual training Wednesday.
Impact Skhiri looks to have picked up an injury in training or during the club's last match against Dortmund, as he was only able to participate in individual training due to undisclosed problems. There have yet to have been any further reports from the club, so it is unknown how long he will be out, but they will hope it is not long, as he is a regular starter, only missing three starts when available this season. He will now hope to get into team training over the international break, hoping to return for the March 30 match against Union Berlin.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Hugo Larsson - Trains individually Larsson (thigh) is already back in individual training, the club announced Wednesday.
Impact Larsson just returned to Germany on Tuesday to work on his rehabilitation after being withdrawn from the Swedish national team due to thigh issues but is now already training individually Wednesday. This brings decent confidence that the player may be an option for the club's next match against Union Berlin on March 30. However, he will still have to make the jump to team training, and with 10 days until that match, there is a solid chance that will happen, especially seeing the club will want him on the field, as he is a regular starter, only missing three starts when an option this season.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Aurelio Buta - Handed ban Buta was handed a one-match ban after picking up a fifth yellow card and will miss Saturday's clash with Union Berlin.
Impact Buta actually fell to the bench in each of the last two matches with Eric Junior back available once more. Eric Junior will be in line for another start with Buta suspended, and Buta may struggle to get back on the pitch moving forward.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Hugo Larsson - Dealing with thigh issue Larsson has been recalled from the Swedish national team due to a "slight" thigh problem, his club announced Tuesday.
Impact Larsson looks to be heading to the sidelines for a brief period, as he has picked up a thigh injury while with the national team. Luckily for the player, he will have 11 days to focus on recovery and rest before their next match due to the international break. With that being said, he will hope he can get back on the field by March 30 for their contest against Union Berlin, as the injury appears to only be minor and should be something he can return from quickly. The midfielder will now return to Frankfurt for further testing.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Trapp - Stops two Trapp had two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Trapp faced five shots and stopped two to come away with a comprehensive defeat. It was always going to be difficult for Trapp against an in-form Dortmund side and it was as tough as expected. Still it wasn't a horrific showing from the Frankfurt team, as they continue to try and hold on to a place in the European spots.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Ebimbe - Returns in loss Eric Junior had one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Junior came back from injury during Sunday's loss and was thrown straight into the starting XI on the right flank. He didn't do particularly well, though his only shot at least troubled Alexander Meyer. Junior will look to get fully fit and active ready for the other side of the international break and the Bundesliga run-in.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Marmoush - Three shots Sunday Marmoush generated three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Marmoush was active throughout Sunday's loss but just couldn't get much done despite his three shots. This was always going to be a difficult match against the red-hot Dortmund side, and it proved to be. Marmoush will have easier matches to look forward to on the other side of the international break.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Gotze - Nets against Dortmund Gotze scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Gotze opened the scoring against his former club with his only shot on goal but didn't do much else throughout the match. The attacking midfielder has seen consistent chances in the starting XI of late, but injuries and returns from other players could see his minutes dwindle if he can't keep this good form going after the break.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Ebimbe - Fit to start Junior (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Dortmund.
Impact Junior is good to go after being forced off in the 72nd minute of last week's match against Hoffenheim. The midfielder has started three straight Bunesliga contests scoring a goal while taking eight shots and creating three chances.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Niels Nkounkou - 11 crosses in Sunday's win Nkounkou had one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim.
Impact Nkounkou recorded a season-high 11 crosses Sunday, five more than his previous best. He also recorded a secondary assist, two chances created and three tackles won as he played the full 90 minutes for the second consecutive match.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Ansgar Knauff - 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 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Marmoush - Another assist Sunday Marmoush assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.
Impact Marmoush set up Robin Koch's goal in the 32nd minute Sunday, his sixth assist and 16th goal contribution of the season. After a slow start to the season -- one goal in his first seven appearances -- Marmoush has been on fire with 15 goal contributions in his last 13 appearances, including six in his last five matches since returning from AFCON.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Robin Koch - Scores rare goal Sunday Koch scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim.
Impact Koch scored his second goal of the season Sunday, a strike in the 32nd minute assisted by Omar Marmoush which tied the match at 1-1. It came on one of his two shots in the match. He played well defensively too as his side held Hoffenheim to just two shots on target, recording two tackles, one interception, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Ebimbe - Scores in Sunday's win Junior scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim. He was subbed off due to injury in the 72nd minute.
Impact Junior scored his fourth goal of the season Sunday, a header in the 50th minute set up by Mario Gotze's cross. It marked his first goal since he scored a brace versus Bayern Munich on Dec. 9. He recorded a season-high three shots on target and created two chances for the fourth time this season before being subbed off in the 72nd minute with an apparent injury, the extent of which is unknown.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Gotze - Goal and assist in win Gotze scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim.
Impact Gotze recorded two goal contributions Sunday, his first multi-goal contribution outing this season. His cross in the 50th minute set up Eric Junior's goal to take the 2-1 lead, and then Gotze scored the dagger goal in the 64th minute off an Ansgar Knauff assist. He created three chances for the fourth time this season before being subbed off in the 85th minute for Timothy Chandler.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Trapp - Concedes once in win Trapp recorded one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Hoffenheim.
Impact Trapp conceded one goal Sunday, a John Brooks header off a corner kick in the ninth minute. Thanks to Brooks' red card in the 22nd minute, the rest of Trapp's outing was smooth sailing with Hoffenheim focusing on defending. He faces a more difficult matchup this upcoming Sunday at Borussia Dortmund, a side which has scored 50 goals in 25 league matches this season.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Philipp Max - Fit for bench role Max (rib) is in the squad to face Hoffenheim on Sunday.
Impact Max was forced off at halftime last week against Heidenheim and is only available as a substitute Sunday. The fullback had started four straight Bundesliga matches with Niles Nkounkou taking his spot at left wing-back Sunday.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Jean Matteo Bahoya - Out with calf injury Bahoya is not expected to return until after the international break with a calf injury, confirmed manager Dino Toppmoller. "We will also have to do without Bahoya, who may not be...
Impact Bahoya joined the side in January, having only made three appearances off the bench since making the move from Ligue 2 side Angers. He will look to return before the end of the month as he continues to work his way up the depth chart for Frankfurt.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Trapp - Stops two in win Trapp registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Heidenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.
Impact Trapp faced three shots and stopped a pair of them, doing just enough to ward off the second half comeback and secure the win. The goalkeeper has been consistently good and remains the obvious option in net in Frankfurt. Trapp will continue to see a major role in all matches moving forward.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
