EINTRACHT FRAN. NEWS

Ellyes Skhiri - Scores with lone shot Skhiri scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Skhiri found the back of the net in first half stoppage time scoring Frankfurt's final goal. It was Skhiri's first goal since joining Frankfurt in the summer after scoring seven with Koln last campaign.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Marmoush - Scores early in win Marmoush scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Marmoush found the back of the net in the 11th minute, scoring Frankfurt's first goal of the match. The goal was the first since August for Marmoush who has four straight starts for Frankfurt, taking seven shots and creating four chances over the same timeframe.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Grahl - Assists in rare start Grahl had an assist while allowing a goal and making three saves during Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Grahl conceded the opening goal of the match in the third minute, but held Hoffenheim from there while setting up Omar Marmoush in the 11th minute to level the score for Frankfurt. It was the first start of the season for the keeper who was a late addition into the starting XI after Kevin Trapp was scratched with an injury.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ansgar Knauff - 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

Fares Chaibi - First Bundesliga assist Chaibi had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Chaibi set up Ansgar Knauff in the 23rd minute assisting Frankfurt's second goal while leading the club with three chances created. The assist was the first in the Bundesliga for Chaibi as he's started four straight matches since making the move to Frankfurt, creating ten chances and crossing 27 times over the timeframe.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Late scratch, won't start Trapp was originally announced in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, but was ruled out due to a back problem suffered in warm-ups.

Impact Trapp had been dealing with a back injury earlier this week, and it seems the issue resurfaced during warm-ups. As a result, Jens Grahl will start between the posts, while Kaua Santos will operate as the backup goalkeeper.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Starting against Hoffenheim Trapp (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Trapp was dealing with a minor back injury and was listed as day-to-day earlier this week, but the veteran goalkeeper has been deemed fit enough to stay between the posts here. Trapp has started all seven matches for the team this season, allowing just five goals with three clean sheets on 24 saves.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Dealing with back pain Trapp has picked up a minor back injury and is listed as day-to-day heading into Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim, per manager Dino Toppmoller. "Trapp has back pain, we'll take it...

Impact Trapp has started all seven matches for the team this season, allowing just five goals with three clean sheets on 24 saves, which also included a penalty save against Wolfsburg on Sep 30. If the keeper has to sit out, then Jens Grahl would be the next player up to start in the net with Simon Simoni recovering from elbow surgery.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rode - Suffers setback Rode (calf) has suffered a setback in his recovery and is set for another 3-4 weeks sidelines, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "Sebastian Rode had a small setback with his ca...

Impact Rode continues to deal with a calf injury and could miss up to another month. He was only able to appear twice for the team this season, making just start that lasted six minutes before exiting with an injury against Darmstadt on Aug 20. His continued absence means that Hugo Larsson looks to continue to get the start in the midfield, alongside Ellyes Skhiri.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rode - Still training individually Rode (leg) trained individually Wednesday, ahead of Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim.

Impact Rode was left in individual training Wednesday, and Kicker reports the midfielder could still be more than a week away from returning. With Rode still on the sideline it will be Hugo Larsson alongside Ellyes Skhiri in defensive midfield, and it's possible Larsson has done enough to take the starting job even when Rode returns.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rode - Limited to off-pitch work Rode (leg) worked out individually in the gym Tuesday, raising doubts about his availability versus Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Rode still has a few days to get back to first-team training but this certainly isn't an encouraging sign for the midfielder's return. Rode has been sidelined for five of the club's last six contests and made just a brief 17-minute appearance in his lone outing over that stretch. At this point, even if Rode is cleared to play Saturday, he will likely serve as a reserve option off the bench.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Marmoush - Active with Egypt Marmoush (strain) came off the bench during Monday's one-all draw with Algeria.

Impact Marmoush returned to the pitch after suffering a minor cramp in the final match before the international break. With Marmoush fit once more he should be straight back in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuta - Major role continues Tuta has started in all but one match before the October international break.

Impact Tuta has remained the top choice at center-back, getting the start and consistently going 85 or more minutes. The defender has been able to step up following the departure of Evan N'Dicka in particular. Tuta has made 18 clearances and 14 tackles across six Bundesliga starts.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Gotze - Available for return Gotze is available to return after serving a one-match ban due to being sent off.

Impact Gotze is available for selection once more and should be an option to return immediately into the starting XI. The attacking midfielder is a key part of the attack and a consistent producer with serious upside. Gotze will hope to start finding some goal scoring when back in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ansgar Knauff - 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

Omar Marmoush - Suffers injury Marmoush was subbed off due to injury in the 67th minute of Sunday's 2-0 victory over FC Heidenheim. He recorded two tackles (two won) and three interceptions before exiting the ma...

Impact Fortunately for Marmoush, if there is any time in the middle of the season to suffer an injury, this time may be it. Thanks to the international break, Eintracht Frankfurt's team has more than a week of rest allotted before a visit to 1899 Hoffenheim is scheduled for Oct. 21.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fares Chaibi - Ten crosses during start Chaibi recorded two shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Chaibi began his October by serving as Eintracht Frankfurt's most threatening option from the flanks. Initially seeming like a high-octane backup option, he has established himself as a key attacking midfielder in Eintracht Frankfurt's formation. Chaibi logged 23 crosses (seven accurate) and created seven chances across his three games started from Sept. 24 to Oct. 8.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Larsson - Scores goal Larsson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Sunday marked Larsson's first goal of his Bundesliga career. Despite sitting out Eintracht Frankfurt's two games in August, he has been a regular starter since September, featuring as one of two central midfielders used in the team's 3-4-2-1 formation. While that position is not expected to account for many goals, opportunities should not be a problem for Larsson.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aurelio Buta - Records assist Buta assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Buta logged the assist to Eintracht Frankfurt's second goal, scored by Ansgar Knauff. The former's assist marked his first since March, having gone more than seven months without one despite regularly starting on Eintracht Frankfurt's right flank.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Defensively great vs. Heidenheim Koch registered one tackle (zero won), five clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Eintracht Frankfurt's 2023-24 team has commenced its campaign with strong form at home. A good amount of the positive output is attributed to Koch, who helped the team maintain three clean sheets across four games with 15 clearances and four interceptions.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Two-save clean sheet vs. Heidenheim Trapp made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Trapp saved shots from Omar Traore and Adrian Beck to maintain a clean sheet. He remains a formidable force in home games, of which Eintracht Frankfurt's 2023-24 team has played four times so far. Trapp logged six saves and three clean sheets across the four games.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Jakic - On bench Thursday Jakic (knee) was included in the match-day squad versus PAOK on Thursday.

Impact Jakic has been out of action since Aug. 27 versus Mainz, missing the club's last four Bundesliga contests. While the midfielder is far from a lock for the starting XI, he should at least be in contention versus Heidenheim on Sunday with his injury concerns seemingly behind him.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Busy in loss Trapp made six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Trapp faced eight shots and stopped six of them but was still saddled with the loss on a day where Frankfurt had a man sent off. Trapp is still a strong goal keeping option but the disappointing team and especially defense in front of him means he could be forced into significant volume more often than he would like to be.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Ebimbe - Two shots in loss Eric Junior had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Eric Junior sent in a pair of shots during Saturday's loss but failed to get on the scoresheet. It's a disappointing return for the midfielder, though he could be in line for an increased role with the suspension of Mario Gotze likely handing Eric Junior the start for a Sunday clash with Heidenheim before the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Creates chances Skhiri had two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Skhiri created a chance from holding midfield as Frankfurt fell to yet another disappointing result. The midfielder has formed an impressive pairing with Hugo Larsson in central midfield, linking up on both sides of the ball. Skhiri doesn't have the upside as some other midfielders with his lack of set pieces but he does get forward frequently.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE