EINTRACHT FRAN. NEWS

Kevin Trapp - Logs four-save clean sheet Trapp registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 win over Schalke.

Impact Trapp received more than two months of rest thanks to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, during which he served as a backup option. Playing a struggling Schalke team was an excellent way for beginning his 2023. Trapp will have little time to rest though, as Eintracht Frankfurt's next game is Wednesday at SC Freiburg.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Ebimbe - Forced off with foot injury Eric Junior was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Schalke due to a foot injury.

Impact Junior suffered the injury after twisting his left foot in a duel with Jere Uronen, leaving the match in the 70th minute. The midfielder may miss Wednesday's match against Freiburg if the injury proves more than a minor one.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rode - Available Saturday Rode is fit and in the match day squad to face Schalke on Saturday.

Impact Rode returns from an undisclosed injury in time to feature in the match day squad. The midfielder has made eight starts in 12 appearances, scoring three goals and providing an assist.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ansgar Knauff - Starting against Schalke Knauff is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Schalke.

Impact Knauff returns from a muscle strain in time to start in the Frankfurt attack on Saturday. Knauff has scored just once in 11 appearances through the first half of the season.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makoto Hasebe - Makes bench against Schalke Hasebe is fit and in the match day squad to face Schalke on Saturday.

Impact Hasebe is good to go after dealing with a cold in the buildup to the match. The defender starts from the bench after making just four appearances in the first half of the Bundesliga campaign.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luca Pellegrini - Out with calf injury Pellegrini will miss Saturday's clash against FC Schalke after suffering a blow to his calf, Eintracht manager Oliver Glasner announced Friday.

Impact Pellegrini has started seven of Frankfurt's 15 Bundesliga matches this season at left-back/left wing-back, but Christopher Lenz or Ansgar Knauff (strain) should get the nod in his absence on Saturday.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuta - Out against Schalke Tuta (ankle) will not be involved in Saturday's clash against FC Schalke, Eintracht manager Oliver Glasner announced Friday.

Impact Tuta was back in training with Frankfurt on Friday after suffering an ankle injury during a club friendly last week, but the quick turnaround is "too short-term and too dangerous for me," according to Glasner. Kristijan Jakic, Makoto Hasebe (illness) and Hrvoje Smolcic are all options to replace him in the back-three for Saturday's game.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 18, 2023 • USSOCCER.COM

Zendejas, Gressel among 13 who could make US soccer debuts

Alejandro Zendejas, a 24-year-old forward who played twice for Mexico, is among 13 players who could make their U.S. national team debuts under interim coach Anthony Hudson in exhi...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuta - Dealing with ankle injury Tuta was not able to train with Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday due to an ankle injury.

Impact Tuta suffered this ankle injury during a club friendly against Lech Poznan last week, and he will be doubtful for the resumption of Eintracht's Bundesliga campaign against Schalke on Saturday. Kristijan Jakic or Makoto Hasebe (illness) could replace him in central defense if necessary.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rode - Training individually Rode (undisclosed) is doing individual work for Eintracht ahead of Saturday's clash against Schalke, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Rode will be questionable for this weekend's clash against Schalke until he can return to the squad. When fit, he has started 10 of a possible 21 matches across the Bundesliga and Champions League this season for Frankfurt, scoring three goals with two assists from defensive midfield in the competitions.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makoto Hasebe - Dealing with cold Hasebe did not train with Eintracht on Wednesday due to a cold.

Impact Hasebe still has a few days to get healthy before the clash against Schalke this weekend. His last Bundesliga appearance came back on Oct. 1 as he missed a few weeks before the World Cup break with a torn MCL.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ansgar Knauff - Returns to team training Knauff (strain) returned to full team training Tuesday, Eintracht Frankfurt announced.

Impact Knauff returned to team training Tuesday, where he will hope to avoid any more issues in the Dubai training camp. The winger was sidelined before the Winter break with the muscular issue but was able to return to training during the December break. Knauff's first chance to return to the Bundesliga is a Jan. 21 clash with Schalke.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randal Kolo Muani - Takes two shots in loss Kolo Muani took two shots (one on goal) in 79 minutes off the bench during Sunday's loss to Argentina after penalties in the World Cup final.

Impact Kolo Muani came on for Ousmane Dembele before halftime and lasted the rest of a famous match. Making a penalty in the shootout, Kolo Muani became an exceptional bench option in crunch time. He ends 2022 with eight goals and nine assists for club and country since August, a tally that could demand more playing time with his national team as Karim Benzema and Olivier Giroud move on.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 14, 2022 • SKY.COM

Randal Kolo Muani - Nets off bench Kolo Muani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Morocco.

Impact Kolo Muani came off the bench and scored within a minute off a rebound. The striker has seen limited playing time and will remain a depth option for France heading into the World Cup final. Kolo Muani would be a strong option if added to the starting XI in a surprise twist, after lighting up the Bundesliga during the first half of the season.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Lenz - Features in friendly Lenz (thigh) started and played an hour in Friday's club friendly against Atalanta.

Impact Lenz made his first appearance since October on Friday after recovering from a thigh injury. He has started seven games across the Bundesliga and Champions League this season, splitting time with Luca Pellegrini at left-back/left wing-back.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aurelio Buta - Active in friendly Buta (knee) played during Eintracht Frankfurt's tour of Japan.

Impact Buta saw playing time during a tour of Japan and is expected to be fully fit when the second half of the Bundesliga kicks off. The defender has yet to make an appearance since joining Frankfurt, but when he does he could see playing time at wing-back, and in central defense.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Lenz - Rehabbing individually Lenz (thigh) has been rehabbing individually and working in team training, Frankfurt announced.

Impact Lenz continues to make his way back from a muscular issue that ruled him out for the final matches of the Bundesliga. The left-back is on target to return for a Jan. 21 clash with Schalke, though it's uncertain if he can displace Luca Pellegrini in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makoto Hasebe - Plays in friendly Hasebe (knee) played during a friendly in Frankfurt's tour of Japan.

Impact Hasebe made his return to the pitch in a friendly during Frankfurt's international tour. The defender is set to become a coach at the end of the season and is little more than a depth option at center-back for the second half of the Bundesliga.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ansgar Knauff - Resumes light running Knauff (strain) did light running training Wednesday, Frankfurt announced.

Impact Knauff picked up a muscular issue during Winter training and was forced to step back from teams sessions. Still the winger has been able to return to light running, as he continues to make his way back from the minor issue. Knauff is expected to return for a Jan. 21 clash with Schalke when the Bundesliga returns.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

American soccer success in men's World Cup remains a dream

American men's soccer success on the world stage remains a dream

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Djibril Sow - Logs helper in win Sow logged one assist on one cross and one chance created during Friday's 3-2 victory over Serbia. He added one interception.

Impact Sow teed up Xherdan Shaqiri during the 20th minute to help open the scoring in this contest. It was his first goal contribution of this World Cup. He came off for rest in the 69th and was replaced by Edimilson Fernandes.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Randal Kolo Muani - Single shot in loss Kolo Muani shot once off target during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Tunisia.

Impact Kolo Muani started the group stage finale but it was clear this was the France "B" team for the most part. The forward is more of a defensive option and would have immense upside in the starting XI with the regular starters, though that is unlikely. Kolo Muani is likely behind Olivier Giroud and Marcus Thuram heading into the knockout stage.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE