Eintracht Fran. Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Tuta - Assists from midfield Tuta assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Tuta made a rare start in central midfield and did well, taking a pair of shots and creating a chance that turned into an assist. In most situations Tuta will be back in the back three but this was still a nice showing further up the pitch. Tuta would have some more value in matches where he slots into the midfield.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Niels Nkounkou - Nets in start Nkounkou scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Nkounkou returned to the starting XI alongside Philipp Max, as Nkounkou was shifted into a midfield role to include both playmakers in the side. Nkounkou put his name on the scoresheet with a goal during Saturday's win, making the most of his only shot. Frankfurt will likely shift back to their three-at-the-back formation, so Nkounkou will have to compete with Max for the starting role.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Frankfurt Benefit From Curious Goal | Heidenheim - Eintracht Frankfurt | Highlights MD 24 Buli 23/24

MARCH 3 • YOUTUBE

Philipp Max - Subbed with rib issue Max was forced off at halftime of Saturday's match against Heidenheim with a rib issue.

Impact Max stayed in the locker room at halftime due to a rib injury suffered in a collision with teammate Kevin Trapp. The extent of the wing-back's injury should be revealed in the buildup to next week's match against Hoffenheim.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Available Saturday Skhiri (back) is among the substitutes for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Skhiri returns after missing last week's match with the injury. The midfielder had started three straight matches for Frankfurt prior to last week's absence.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Larsson - Makes squad to face Heidenheim Larsson (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Larsson returns after missing out on Frankfurt's past two matches due to injury. The midfielder had started five consecutive contests prior to injury, but settles for a role on the bench Saturday.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Starting Saturday Koch (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Koch is good to go after dealing with an illness in the buildup to Saturday's match. The defender is a regular starter when fit making five tackles and 13 clearances over his last three Bundesliga starts.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Earns questionable tag Koch (illness) will be questionable for Saturday's trip to Heidenheim, according to manager Tino Toppmoller. "Robin Koch suffered a slight relapse after his cold and did not train"...

Impact Koch continues to be a top candidate for the starting center back role for the team, having started all 20 matches played while averaging about 4.9 clearances per game. If the defender is ruled out, then Maloto Hasebe will be an option to return to the lineup, alongside Willian Pacho.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Completes individual training Skhiri (back) was able to train individually Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip against Heidenheim.

Impact Skhiri is still questionable for the weekend as he has yet to return to team training yet. He's missed last match with a back injury while starting three of the four games played since returning from the AFCON Cup, recording eight interceptions and seven clearances.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Larsson - Back in training Larsson (thigh) is on the grass participating in team training ahead of Saturday's trip to Heidenheim.

Impact Larsson is back to the swing of things after missing the last two matches with a thigh injury. He will likely return to the starting XI, having made 18 starts in 19 appearances, totaling two goals and one assist during his first campaign with Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rode - Undergoes surgery, announces retirement Rode has agreed to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee while also announcing that he will retire from professional football at the end of the season, he said via social media....

Impact Rode will call it quits after struggling with injuries the last three seasons. He will try to make a return before May after undergoing minor knee surgery. Rode has played for both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund before landing with Frankfurt in 2019. He's made 323 appearances since 2010, scoring 16 while also winning two Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich. The midfielder also won the Europa League with Frankfurt in 2022.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Busy for draw Trapp made six saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact Trapp was under siege for large parts of Sunday's draw, but stood up well to the issues, stopping six of the eight shots he faced. In the end Trapp remains a major contributor and one of the top options in the Bundesliga. Trapp has been suffering with some back injuries of late, and if those flare up, he could be forced to the sideline for matches occasionally.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Timothy Chandler - Assists in first appearance Chandler assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Chandler made his first appearance of the season, playing a single minute and somehow popping up for an assist. Chandler isn't part of the starting XI in any real way, he's played 84 minutes across two seasons in the Bundesliga, but the assist was still a heroic one. Chandler will remain a non-existent option moving forward barring major injury concerns.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Ekitike - Assists in first start Ekitike assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg. He was injured and subbed out in the 77th minute.

Impact Ekitike had a full debut to remember for the Eagles, providing an assist and popping up in a big way. The striker may be a consistent starting option moving forward after Sasa Kalajdzic (knee) saw his season ended. Ekitike could be in to form a partnership with Omar Marmoush, who has been immense.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Marmoush - Scores Sunday Marmoush scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Marmoush shot just twice but found the back of the net with a crucial goal to split the points Sunday. Marmoush should be in line for a major role in the back half of the season, though he may split starts with Hugo Ekitike as the striker. Marmoush has been brilliant in his first season with Frankfurt, scoring 10 goals and adding five assists.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Max - Nets in draw Max scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Max might be the most in-form part of the Frankfurt team right now, a surprising turn since recently he's struggled to even get starts. This goal gives the defender two goal contributions in two matches and five chances created. Niels Nkoukou still may take the starting job back in the coming matches, but Max has done well to makeit a competition.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Winless Streak Continues | Eintracht Frankfurt - VfL Wolfsburg 2-2 | Highlights | Bundesliga 2023/24

FEBRUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

Ellyes Skhiri - Out with back injury Skhiri is not in the squad to face Wolfsburg on Sunday due to a back injury.

Impact Skhiri misses out on Sunday's match after suffering the injury in the buildup. The midfielder had started three straight fixtures, but is replaced in Sunday's XI by Donnie van de Beek.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Max - Recovers from illness Max (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Max was dealing with an illness in the buildup to the match, but recovers in time to start his third straight Bundesliga contest. The wing-back has provided an assist while creating four chances and crossing nine times in his last two outings.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rode - Picks up knee injury Rode will not feature during Sunday's match against Wolfsburg after picking up a knee injury.

Impact Rode has been ruled out of Sunday's fixture after suffering the injury in the buildup to the match. The midfielder hasn't started a match since returning from a calf injury January 20th in what has been an injury plagued campaign.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Larsson - Ruled out Sunday Larsson (undisclosed) will not be in Sunday's squad to face Wolfsburg.

Impact Larsson has been ruled out of Sunday's match with an eye to return to training next week. The midfielder will miss his second consecutive contest after suffering the injury on February 10th.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hrvoje Smolcic - Falls back to bench Smolcic went unused on the bench for Sunday's 3-3 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Smolcic got a spot start due to injury and suspensions elsewhere, but fell immediately back to the bench for Sunday's draw. The center-back has made nine appearances (three starts) during his second season with Frankfurt and remains a depth option more than anything else.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Aurelio Buta - Seeing occasional starts Buta has started two matches in a row, going the full 90 in both.

Impact Buta fell out of contention for five matches, spending time on the bench while Eric Junior got the majority of the starts on the right flank. Buta has recently returned to the starting XI, though he's been more defensively-minded lately, with a single chance created across two matches.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Larsson - Trains individually Larsson (undisclosed) was reported to have trained individually ahead of Sunday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Larsson is getting back on the training pitch for the first time Wednesday since going down with an undisclosed issue one contest ago against Bochum. This is positive news for the midfielder, but he will still most likely remain on the sidelines for another match. With only three days until the contest, he will most likely not be advanced to team training, meaning he will have to surrender his spot for another week as he continues his rehabilitation.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Busy in draw Trapp recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Trapp stopped four of seven shots as a makeshift defensive unit in front of him failed to even slow down the Freiburg attack. Trapp has had mixed results of late and a back injury seems to be nagging him in recent matches. Still this showing in particular was underwhelming for Trapp who would have wanted any of the three goals he conceded back.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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