Eintracht Fran. Team News Page 13 - Soccer

Makoto Hasebe - Makes rare appearance Hasebe recorded one cross (zero accurate) and two clearances in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Hasebe got on the pitch in a rare start with Robin Koch suspended for Sunday's draw. The defender already has agreed a deal with Frankfurt to join the coaching staff following the end of his playing career and he's already stepping into that role. While he may make occasional appearances, Hasebe's days as an every day starter are in the past despite this solid start.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Max - Assists Sunday Max assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Max got the rare start with Niels Nkoukou left on the sideline for the draw, and made the most of it with the assist. More likely than not Max will end up back on the bench but this assist, and strong performance overall, could cause some questions in the starting XI moving forward. Max has created four chances in his last two starts.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Marmoush - Excellent in draw Marmoush scored one goal and assisted twice from one shot and three chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Marmoush contributed to all three Frankfurt goals, scoring himself and setting up Ansgar Knauff for a brace. Marmoush has been excellent since returning from AFCON, and will hope to build on this form for the back half of the Bundesliga. Marmoush is easily having his best season in the Bundesliga, with 14 goal contributions in 15 starts.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ansgar Knauff - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Kalajdžić out with ACL tear for 3rd time in 5 years

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Saša Kalajdžić is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a third ACL tear in five years

FEBRUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robin Koch - Available Sunday Koch is available for Sunday's clash with Wolfsburg after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Koch served the one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return Sunday. The defender has been a consistent piece of the starting XI in most recent matches and should return to the starting XI moving forward alongside Tuta.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Kalajdzic - Serious injury confirmed Kalajdzic tore both his ACL and LCL and will be sidelined indefinitely, the club announced Monday.

Impact At this point, Kalajdzic could be in danger of missing the start of the 2024/25 campaign considering he will need surgery to repair the damage in his right knee. Even on the short end of 6-9 month recovery time, the forward figures to miss some time to open the upcoming campaign. After struggling to break into the starting XI with Wolverhampton, Kalajdzic was a mainstay on the pitch for Eintracht, featuring in all five contests in which he generated one assist, two shots (one on target) and three chances created.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 18 • YOUTUBE

Sasa Kalajdzic - Leaves with knee injury Kalajdzic was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Freiburg with a knee injury.

Impact Kalajdzic left the match in the 11th minute after picking up a non-contact injury to his knee. The forward was replaced by Ansgar Knauff.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Ebimbe - Returns from muscle strain Junior (strain) is on the bench for Frankfurt during Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Junior returns from a muscle strain that kept him out of last week's match against Bochum. The midfielder had started nine straight league matches prior to the injury, but settles for a role on the bench to start Sunday's match.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Returns in Conference League Trapp got the start during Thursday's 2-2 draw with USG in the Conference League.

Impact Trapp picked up a back injury in warmup ahead of a one-all draw with Bochum but is now back in the first team. The goalkeeper will be the top option whenever fit, though if the back injury flares up it would be Jens Grahl in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Kalajdzic - Goal, assist in draw Kalajdzic scored and assisted during Thursday's two-all draw with USG.

Impact Kalajdzic got back in the starting XI after missing the last match due to the birth of his child. The striker was in fine form on his return and should continue to see chances in the starting XI moving forward. New signing Hugo Ekitike could see some occasional rotation into the starting XI, though not with Kalajdzic in this sort of form.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Kalajdzic - In squad list for UEL Kalajdzic (not injury related) is an option for Thursday's UEL match against Union SG after making the squad list.

Impact Kalajdzic was left out of the club's past match against Bochum this past Saturday due to the birth of his child but appears to be back with the team after making the squad list for Thursday's UEL Knockout Round Playoffs contest. This should leave the forward available for the club's next game in League play against Freiburg on Sunday. He will hope to reclaim his starting spot if playing Sunday, as he started in the club's previous three matches before surrendering his role to Omar Marmoush in their last contest.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Donny Van De Beek - Makes three tackles off bench Van de Beek had one off-target shot, sent in one accurate cross and made three tackles (one won) and two interceptions after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-1 draw against...

Impact Van de Beek was brought off the bench before the half-hour mark to replace injured Hugo Larsson (thigh) and brought some tenacity in the middle of the park but, on the other hand, didn't have the expected input on the attacking end. Larsson should be out for at least three weeks, so the Dutchman can have more chances to start in the upcoming matches.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

William Pacho - Excels defensively in return Pacho had one off-target shot, made three tackles (one won), seven clearances, one interception and two blocks and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bochum...

Impact Pacho returned after serving a one-match ban and had another great performance at the heart of the defense, prevailing over opposing forwards most of the time while filling the stat sheet as usual. The center-back has been a mainstay at Eintracht's defense, being a starter in all games he's been available to play and ranking sixth among all Bundesliga players in clearances, with 91 over 20 starts.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Grahl - Solid display in rare start Grahl made four saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Grahl made just his second start of the season with Kevin Trapp (back) getting injured during pregame warm-ups and did a nice job between the posts. The goalkeeper got betrayed by a deflection on Moritz Broschinski's shot in the 17th minute but other than that made some nice interventions to allow his side to escape with at least one point. It's still to be known the severity of Trapp's injury, but Grahl proved he's more than ready to keep filling in if needed.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fares Chaibi - Logs assist versus Bochum Chaibi delivered an assist, had two shots (one on target) and sent in 10 crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Chaibi had his first start since his return from AFCON and assisted Omar Marmoush for the opening goal of the match in the 14th minute. Then, the playmaker got involved in many other offensive actions throughout the contest from both open play and set pieces and racked up double-digit crosses for the third time over his last eight league appearances. After this performance, it will be hard envisioning Chaibi coming off the bench anytime soon.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Marmoush - Scores in return Marmoush (AFCON) scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and suffered four fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Marmoush returned to the team after defending Egypt in AFCON and needed little time to make an impact as he opened the scoring for Eintracht in the 14th minute after picking up a pass from the right flank and dribbling past the goalkeeper. The forward. who scored six goals and provided three assists over his previous eight league starts, will definitely be a key reinforcement for a team still hoping to qualify for European competition.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Shown fifth yellow Koch was shown a fifth yellow card during Sunday's one-all draw with Bochum and will be suspended for Sunday's trip to Freiburg.

Impact Koch has been a consistent piece of the starting XI and is going to be tough to replace. Tuta is back from a suspension of his own, so he is the most likely option to replace Koch in another makeshift back-four from Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Niels Nkounkou - Suspension served Nkounkou served a one-match ban against Bochum and is eligible for Sunday's trip to Freiburg.

Impact Nkounkou has been the top choice left-back of late, starting five of the last six matches he's been eligible for. The defender will now hope to return straight to the starting XI ahead of Philipp Max, who has largely fallen out of favor in the first team.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tuta - Available for selection Tuta served a one-match ban and is now eligible for Sunday's trip to Freiburg.

Impact Tuta picked up the suspension after being sent off against Koln but is now ready to return straight back to his normal role in the starting XI. Tuta will likely send Hrvoje Smolcic back to the bench, where he's been left for the majority of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Larsson - Off in first half Larsson was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Bochum with an injury.

Impact Larsson was forced off in the 21st minute after succumbing to a non-contact injury and being replaced by Donny van de Beek. More information about the extent of injury should be available post match.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Injured in warmup Trapp (back) was scratched from Saturday's match due to a back injury.

Impact Trapp was initially in the starting XI before suffering the injury in the warmup to the match. Jens Grahl starts in goal for Frankfurt on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Kalajdzic - Out due to birth of child Kalajdzic (not injury related) is not in Saturday's squad to face Bochum due to the birth of his child.

Impact Kalajdzic is with his family for the monumental occasion with Omar Marmoush taking his spot in the starting XI. The forward is likely to return next week against Freiburg.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Timothy Chandler - Fit for Bochum clash Chandler (calf) is in the squad to face Bochum on Sunday.

Impact Chandler is available for his season debut after missing the entire season thus far through injury. The fullback is a peripheral figure at the club after dealing with multiple injury plagued campaigns in recent times.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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