Eintracht Fran. Team News Page 34 - Soccer

Randal Kolo Muani - Scores two goals Kolo Muani scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact With a penalty for his first and using an assist from Jesper Lindstrom with his second, Kolo Muani logged his first brace of 2023. The striker continues to be impressive, with one assist and four goals across that many appearances he has logged since the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jesper Lindstrom - Records assist Lindstrom assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 win against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Lindstrom recorded the assist to Randal Kolo Muani's second of two goals he scored for Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Lindstrom's 2023 assist tally is now two across four appearances.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Max - Attempts eight crosses Max generated one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Max was PSV Eindhoven's primary left-back before being loaned to Eintracht Frankfurt. But because his new team prefers using a three-defender formation, Max will serve as its left midfielder instead. That should not prevent him from continuing to attempt crosses at a significant rate, which he logged Saturday. In that case, Christopher Lenz is expected to be benched.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aurelio Buta - Scores goal during start Buta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact After some promising performances across his first two substitute appearances following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Buta was added to Eintracht Frankfurt's starting XI across the team's last two games. Now, the wide midfielder has two goals across his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Six clearances, four interceptions N'Dicka generated one tackle (zero won), six clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact N'Dicka was Eintracht Frankfurt's best defender as the team maintained its first clean sheet since hosting Schalke on Jan. 21. Across four appearances following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he has recorded 22 clearances (so 4.5 averaged) and seven interceptions.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makoto Hasebe - Records four blocks Hasebe logged four blocks in Saturday's 3-0 win against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Hasebe has been part of Eintracht Frankfurt's starting XI during each of his last two appearances. After helping limit Bayern Munich to less than multiple goals at the Allianz Arena on Jan. 28, Hasebe helped the team maintain its first clean sheet since Jan. 21. Should he continue starting, that would prevent Kristijan Jakic from re-entering the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuta - Helps maintain clean sheet Tuta had one cross (zero accurate) and three clearances in Saturday's 3-0 win against Hertha Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.

Impact Tuta was able to return from a one-game absence when Eintracht Frankfurt played at SC Freiburg on Jan. 25. Despite his team being unable to maintain a clean sheet that day or when playing against Bayern Munich on Jan. 28, both opponents failed to score multiple goals. Tuta's three clearances and two interceptions and one block helped Eintracht Frankfurt finally log a clean sheet the team seemed destined to deserve.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Two-save clean sheet Trapp had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Since the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Trapp has logged two clean sheets across three Bundesliga appearances. He allowed only one goal and recorded a 90.9 save percentage during the three-appearance span. Trapp will look to continue his good form when Eintracht Frankfurt visits Koln on Feb. 12.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faride Alidou - Out with ankle injury Alidou is not in the match day squad to face Hertha Berlin on Saturday due to an ankle injury.

Impact Alidou picked up the injury in training on Wednesday and will miss at minimum Saturday's match. The midfielder has played just 118 minutes in nine substitutes appearances for Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Extends contract with Eintracht Trapp has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension with Eintracht Frankfurt containing the option to further add another year, the club announced Friday.

Impact Trapp has kept 26 clean sheets across 143 appearances in the Bundesliga and Champions League since returning to Frankfurt from PSG in Summer 2018, and he allowed just one goal per game as his side won the Europa League last season. The 32-year-old goalkeeper has now signed on to remain at the club through the 2025/26 campaign at least.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Ebimbe - Out once more Eric Junior (foot) will not return for Saturday's clash with Hertha, manager Oliver Glasner announced.

Impact Eric Junior isn't quite ready to return to the first team and will be ruled out for Saturday's match. The midfielder's next chance to return is a Sunday trip to Koln.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Wenig - Out Saturday Wenig (foot) is out for Saturday's clash with Hertha, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Wenig is ruled out for Saturday's match as he continues to build fitness in training. The midfielder is a relatively small part of the first team setup even when fully fit and available.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Grahl - Extends contract with Eintracht Grahl has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension with Eintracht Frankfurt, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Grahl has made just one senior appearance during his 18 months in Frankfurt so far, a 2-0 Bundesliga loss to Union Berlin last April, as he's the third-string goalkeeper behind Kevin Trapp and Diant Ramaj. But the 34-year-old has now signed on to remain with the club through the 2025/26 campaign.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faride Alidou - Injures ankle in training Alidou twisted his ankle during training on Wednesday and will be questionable for the clash against Hertha Berlin at the weekend, Eintracht manager Oliver Glasner said Thursday.

Impact Alidou has made just nine Bundesliga appearances this season, all of them off the bench, so his potential absence wouldn't affect Frankfurt's XI too much.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Simoni - Agrees to four-year deal Simoni is coming to Germany after signing a four-year contract with Eintracht Frankfurt that lasts until 30 June 2027, the team announced.

Impact Already this season the 18-year-old has appeared in eight appearances with club team FK Dinamo and recorded five clean sheets in that span. He also received his first call up from the Albanian national team after 21 caps at the youth level. Frankfurt plan to train and develop Simoni, listing his as one of the most talented young goalkeepers at the moment.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Cancelo leads transfers in Germany, Isco deal off

Portugal left back João Cancelo’s switch to Bayern Munich brought excitement to the last day of the winter transfer period in Germany

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcel Wenig - Returns to training Wenig is back on the training ground after missing two months with a fractured bone in his foot, Frankfurt announces.

Impact Good news came out of Frankfurt on Tuesday with midfielder Wenig returning to his first day of training after being sidelined since Nov 30 with a fractured foot. Despite the team not knowing his exact road to return, this is positive news for the 18-year-old of a possible come back within the next few matches.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Max - Completes loan to Frankfurt Max will make a move to Germany after agreeing to a loan to Eintracht Frankfurt from PSV Eindhoven until the summer with a purchase option, the club announced.

Impact Max will make his return to the Bundesliga, having previously played with FC Augsburg as recently as the 2019-20 season. He has already passed his medical and will begin training with the squad. This is a huge plus for the team, adding a solid defender with experience in the league to help fight for a spot in the Champions League next season.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Excellent for draw Trapp made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.

Impact Trapp faced five shots and only allowed a single goal to come away with the draw, it was an excellent showing from the goalkeeper, who returned to the starting XI after missing a clash with Freiburg due to illness. Trapp is an elite option behind what has become a surprisingly stout defense, giving him upside with saves and clean sheets.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ansgar Knauff - Busy in draw Knauff generated three crosses (zero accurate) and six tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Knauff had plenty to do on both sides of the ball Saturday, finishing with three crosses while tacking on six tackles. The winger hasn't had the offensive upside he was hoping for with Frankfurt, but he has still provided a different look to the team, though his single goal and no assists are tough to swallow for fantasy managers.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jesper Lindstrom - Four crosses Saturday Lindstrom recorded four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.

Impact Lindstrom piled on the volume from a role on set-pieces Saturday, coming away with a strong floor even if he failed to get on the scoresheet. Lindstrom is one of the most consistent options in Frankfurt, and also has produced seven goals in 15 starts, return putting him one goal contribution away from his career-high.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daichi Kamada - Assists off bench Kamada assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.

Impact Kamada was given a match on the bench, coming on late to try and be a difference-maker, accomplishing just that. The midfielder was able to set up the equalizer for Randal Kolo Muani, Kamada's 11th goal contribution in 16 appearances. Kamada has had a rough time since coming back from the World Cup, but before the break he was on fire.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randal Kolo Muani - Unstoppable Kolo Muani scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.

Impact Kolo Muani has been an absolute revelation since coming into the starting XI and is showing no signs of slowing down. The forward is up to 17 goal contributions in 17 matches and has firmly entrenched himself as a frontrunner for Bundesliga player of the year. Kolo Muani is a top option in all formats.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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