Impact Knauff has struggled with injury throughout the 2022/23 season, though originally it was a shoulder issue limiting him. Knauff will hope to return after the extended Bundesliga Winter break.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
EINTRACHT FRAN. 7-2-2 · 2ND IN BUNDESLIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
7-2-2 · 2ND IN BUNDESLIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Midtjylland (A) · Thu 8:00PM
EF +106 TOTAL 2.5
Ansgar Knauff - Picks up soft tissue injury Knauff (muscle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Frankfurt's winter training, the club announced.
Marcel Wenig - Fractures bone in training Wenig suffered a fractured metatarsal in training, his club announced Wednesday.
Impact Wenig still has six weeks to work on his recovery before the league returns in mid-January. With three minutes played before the World Cup, Wenig is more of a long-term prospect, though he's also been named to the bench on six other occasions.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daichi Kamada - Takes two shots in loss Kamada took two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Costa Rica.
Impact Kamada didn't log a single cross during the match, which isn't a great sign when he's given prime attacking positioning and his team controls most of the possession. He won't be afforded the same time on the ball in the finale against Spain, so Kamada will have to step up if he's to be worth as much attention for his country as he is for his club.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Rode - Solid start to season Rode scored three goals and logged two assists in 17 appearances (10 starts) over the first half of the season.
Impact Rode is one of the veteran leaders for an Eintracht team with plenty of talent to compete domestically and in Europe but his age often prevents him from starting in every game. Even though he's not playing as much, Rode is in line for his best offensive season since 2019/2020 and he doesn't even need to start every week.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paxten Aaronson joins Frankfurt from Philadelphia Union
Eintracht Frankfurt has signed promising attacking midfielder Paxten Aaronson from MLS team Philadelphia UnionNOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia Union transfer Paxten Aaronson to Eintracht Frankfurt | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer The Philadelphia Union have transferred homegrown midfielder Paxten Aaronson to Bundesliga side Eintracht...
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Almamy Toure - Hampered by illness Toure played just once after being shut down with illness and fitness concerns.
Impact Toure started the opening two matches alongside Evan N'Dicka and Tuta, but then injury and illness saw him sidelined until the Winter break. Toure was able to get back on the pitch but just for a single minute during a 4-2 win over Hoffenheim.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Borre - Loses starting job Borre made 14 appearances and just four starts, scoring once, during the first half of the Bundesliga.
Impact Borre was expected to compete with Randal Kolo Muani for the starting role at striker. Instead Kolo Muani has looked like one of the best players in the Bundesliga while Borre struggles to get on the pitch. The striker has been disappointing since joining Frankfurt, and has just a single goal or assist in the first half of the season.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Faride Alidou - No starts in first half Alidou made 11 appearances off the bench, scoring once in all competitions before the Winter break.
Impact Alidou has seen next to no playing time heading into the Winter break, with just 150 total minutes and a single goal to show for that playing time. The midfielder isn't likely to break into the starting XI, but the fact that he's been promoted from the youth teams is a good sign for hit outlook moving forward.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Alario - Role remains minimal Alario made 10 appearances (two starts) during the first half of the Bundesliga.
Impact Alario hasn't seen any real role in the starting XI after joining from Leverkusen. The hope originally was that he and Randal Kolo Muani would provide competition for Rafael Santos Borre. Instead Kolo Muani has put himself in the conversation for Bundesliga player of the year, and is dominating starts in all competitions.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hrvoje Smolcic - Four appearances before break Smolcic came off the bench for the final four matches before the Winter break.
Impact Smolcic has seen a small role in the first team throughout his time with Frankfurt, but his playing time has continued to grow. The defender could see even more playing time if he's able to surpass Kristian Jakic, who has been playing out of position at center-back.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Evan N Dicka - Plays all but seven minutes N'Dicka played all but seven minutes in all competitions during the first half of the season.
Impact N'Dicka has seen his role grow from a prospect all the way to a nailed-on starter and leader of the defense in the space of three years. The center-back hasn't showed the impressive offensive upside that saw him provide eight goal contributions in the 2021/22 campaign, but he has been an iron man. N'Dicka be a nailed-on starter in all competitions on the other side of the Winter break.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tuta - Starts all matches Tuta started all 15 matches in the Bundesliga during the first half of the season.
Impact Tuta scored once in that time and created two chances from center-back. The defender has seen his role with Frankfurt grow, and is set for far and away the most playing time he's seen yet. Tuta has made starts in every league match and all but one Champions League match as he continues to be a nailed-on starter.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paxten Aaronson - Transfers to Eintracht Aaronson has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Eintracht Frankfurt after transferring from the Philadelphia Union, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Aaronson scored four goals in 40 MLS appearances over the last two seasons, and he now follows his older brother Brendan in making a move to Europe, in Paxten's case to Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany. There will likely be an adjustment period for the 19-year-old as he started in just nine senior team matches during his entire time in Philadelphia, but the Golden Ball winner at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship this summer will eventually want to break into the squad consistently and contribute in attacking midfield.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
France replaces injured Nkunku with Kolo Muani for World Cup
Defending champion France’s World Cup injury worries continued as forward Christopher Nkunku was injured in the team’s training session and replaced by Randal Kolo MuaniNOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Randal Kolo Muani replaces Nkunku in France's World Cup squad Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani has replaced Christopher Nkunku in France’s World Cup squad after the latter was forced to wit...
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Randal Kolo Muani - Called up to French squad Kolo Muani has been called up to the French national team to replace the injured Christopher Nkunku, it was announced Wednesday.
Impact Kolo Muani joins the World Cup preparations from Japan, where he was on a mid-season trip with his club teammates to maintain fitness. With seven goals and nine assists in 20 league and UCL appearances, Kolo Muani will hope to continue his exceptional form but might not play much in Qatar given a lack of experience on the biggest stages.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Trapp - Incredible for draw Trapp made five saves in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FSV Mainz 05.
Impact Trapp faced six shots and stopped five to come away with the win during Sunday's draw. It was one of the goalkeepers best showings of the season, and one that showed why he is part of the German national team traveling to Qatar. Trapp is likely the third option for the German team, but has established himself still among the top options in the Bundesliga.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Ebimbe - Creates chance Eric Junior had three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FSV Mainz 05.
Impact Junior created a chance and shot three times, both tying his season-highs in the Bundesliga. The midfielder has earned a nailed-on starting role in the latter half of the Bundesliga, and has made himself invaluable to the Frankfurt starting XI. While only on loan Junior seem certain to remain a constant part of the starting XI in the second half of the Bundesliga.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daichi Kamada - Creates chance Kamada had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against FSV Mainz 05.
Impact Kamada created a chance on six crosses in yet another excellent showing. The attacking midfielder opened the season as a rotational option but now has taken on a nailed-on starting role and has 10 goal contributions in 13 appearances (11 starts.) Kamada has created 13 chances and put 10 shots on goal and is off to the World Cup in Qatar with Japan.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Gotze - Assists Sunday Gotze assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FSV Mainz 05.
Impact Gotze provided an assist, his first of the Bundesliga and created three chances. While three goal contributions in 15 matches isn't fantastic, the underlying numbers have been incredible for Gotze, with 20 chances created in 15 matches. Gotze will hope to keep the good form rolling as he heads off to the World Cup with Germany.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Randal Kolo Muani - Nets again Kolo Muani scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw to FSV Mainz 05.
Impact Kolo Muani has scored three times in his past four matches, while also adding a pair of assists. The forward has 14 goal contributions (five goals, nine assists) in his opening 14 appearances in the Bundesliga. Kolo Muani is in flying form and has been an absolute revelation since joining Eintracht Frankfurt.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fans across German stadiums call for Qatar World Cup boycott
Germany’s professional soccer leagues have been marked by widespread protests against the World Cup in QatarNOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grifo's hat trick fires Freiburg to 2nd as Bundesliga pauses
The last Bundesliga game before a long World Cup break brought plenty of drama as Vincenzo Grifo scored a hat trick in the opening 20 minutes to fire Freiburg to a 4-1 win over Uni...NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kolo Muani saves Point | Mainz 05 - Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 | All Goals | MD 15 – Bundesliga 22/23
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE
