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Niels Nkounkou - Traveling Thursday Nkoukou (thigh) is on the team sheet for Thursday's trip to Beskitas.

Impact Nkounkou will look to make a return after missing the last match with a thigh injury, He has been in a rotational role with Arthur Theatre at left back, having started two league games in four appearances, totaling 13 crosses (four accurate).

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Ekitike - On team sheet Ekitike (undisclosed) is on the team sheet for Thursday's trip tp Besiktas.

Impact Ekitike is set to return to the pitch after missing the last match with an injury. He will likely return to the lineup as well after opening the campaign with two goals and three assists in five games in all competitions. logging in 14 shots (five on target) and 13 chances created.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tuta - Won't face Besiktas Tuta is out for Thursday's match against Besiktas due to personal matters, according to his club.

Impact Tuta did not travel with his team for the match against Besiktas, as he is waiting for the birth of his child. He has been a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Nnamdi Collins as his likely replacement. He will likely only miss one match, probably being an option to face Bayern Munich on Sunday.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aurele Amenda - Makes rare start Amenda recorded two clearances in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Holstein Kiel. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 35th minute.

Impact Amenda played 45 minutes in a rare start after joining Frankfurt. The defender spent last season on loan, but has now joined Frankfurt, and is looking to earn a larger starting role. Barring injuries Amenda will likely remain a bench option in the back half of the season, though he could see cup minutes with the busy schedule.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Matanovic - Scores in win Matanovic scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-2 win against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Matanovic got on the pitch and got in the goals with a nice finish during Sunday's clash. The forward isn't a major attacking option, and isn't likely to see any starting chances outside of cup competitions. Unless he surprisingly takes on a larger starting role, Matanovic wouldn't be worth consideration.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tuta - Nets rare goal Tuta scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 win over Holstein Kiel.

Impact Tuta scored a single goal, a rare piece of production from the center-back, who hasn't played as large of a role. He does occasionally get a start in holding midfield, which gives him a bit more offensive upside. Still any goal threat from Tuta is likely to come from set-pieces.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Marmoush - Red-hot form continues Marmoush scored two goals and assisted twice from seven shots and five chances created in Sunday's 4-2 victory versus Holstein Kiel.

Impact Marmoush produced four goal contributions during Sunday's win, and absolutely lit up Kiel. The striker is in the form of his life and is continuing to earn a top role with Frankfurt. If Marmoush can keep this going he should be among the top attackers in Germany, and seems on pace to set a new career-high in goals and assists.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Marmoush keeps scoring as Frankfurt keeps winning in the Bundesliga

Egypt forward Omar Marmoush has starred again to lead Eintracht Frankfurt to a 4-2 win at promoted Holstein Kiel for its fourth straight Bundesliga win

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Niels Nkounkou - Missing with thigh injury Nkounkou is not in the squad to face Holstein Kiel on Sunday due to a thigh injury.

Impact Nkounkou misses out on Sunday's match after picking up the injury in mid week Europa League action. The wing-back will hope to recover in time for a mid week trip to Besiktas.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Kristensen - Cleared to start Kristensen (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Kristensen returns after leaving early in mid week Europa League action with a knock. The right-back has played every minute to this point in the Bundesliga.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Back against Kiel Koch (hip) is starting for Frankfurt during Sunday's match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Koch returns after sitting out Frankfurt's Europa League opener on Thursday. The defender has started and played every minute in the Bundesliga so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Gotze - Returns from illness Gotze (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Gotze returns from an illness which has kept him out of Frankfurt's last two matches in all competitions. The midfielder is a locked in starter when fit, but will be eased back into action from the bench Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Ekitike - Out Sunday Ekitike (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Holstein Kiel on Sunday.

Impact Ekitike is ruled out after leaving early in mid week against Viktoria Plzen. The forward is replaced in Sunday's XI by Igor Matanovic.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Kristensen - Scores, assists, comes off hurt Kristensen scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Thursday's 3-3 draw versus FC Viktoria Plzen. However, he was forced off in the 85th minute wit...

Impact Kristensen has been a solid signing for Frankfurt, starting all four Bundesliga matches at right back while totaling 12 clearances, seven tackles and five crosses (three accurate). However, he is dealing with a minor injury and will be a fitness test for Sunday, with either Nnamdi Collins or Niels Nkounkou an option to replace him in the starting XI if needed.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Ekitike - Forced off injured Ekitike scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and five chances created in Thursday's 3-3 draw versus FC Viktoria Plzen. However, he picked up an injury and is set to b...

Impact Ekitike had a stellar match Thursday, scoring and assisting during the draw. However, he picked up a slight injury and is at risk of missing out on Sunday's Bundesliga match. He's also been on top form in league play with a goal and two assists in four appearances. A formation change could be in the works for Dino Toppmoller's side if Ekitike is indeed ruled out.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Gotze - Aiming for Sunday return Gotze (illness) is expected to be an option for Sunday's trip to Kiel, confirmed manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Gotze's illness has prevented him from playing, missing the last two matches. However, the midfielder has still be able to train and will look to make a return Sunday. If this is the case, he will likely return to the starting XI, having started the first three games, recording an assist with three tackles (three won) and three chances created.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Trapp - Set for another MRI Trapp (hip) has been able to recover well as he is set for another MRI on Monday, confirmed manager Dino Toppmoller. "Kevin Trapp makes a very positive impression. We'll do a contr...

Impact Trapp has been out of action for the last two matches with a hip issue. He is expected to undergo another MRI to find out the progress of his injury and set to start training, as he aims for a return on Thursday versus Besiktas. The keeper had allowed three goals with seven saves in the three games played prior to injury, with Kaua Santos continuing to get the start in the net.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Out for UEL opener Koch (hip) is out for Thursday's game against Viktoria Plzen.

Impact Koch was a big doubt for this clash due to the injury, and it seems Frankfurt have opted to play a cautious approach with the defender. It remains to be seen if he'll recover in time to face Holstein Kiel on Sunday in the return to the Bundesliga action.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Questionable with him problems Koch is questionable for Thursday's match against Viktoria Plzen due to a hip injury, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "There is a big question mark over Robin, he has a sligh...

Impact Koch could be sitting out the club's Europa match opener, as he was limited to individual training Wednesday after picking up a hip issue. The extent of the injury is unknown, but with the player still possibly featuring Thursday, it doesn't appear to be too serious. That said, even if he is an option, he will likely reside on the bench, with Nandi Collins being his probable replacement in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Gotze - Trains with team, still out Gotze (illness) is out for Thursday's match against Viktoria Plzen despite training with the team, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "Mario returned to team training today, but...

Impact Gotze will remain sidelined for yet another match, with his illness appearing to still be affecting him. However, he did return to training with the group, brining confidence he could be set for a return against Kiel on Sunday. The club will hope this is the case, as before his illness, he has started in all three matches to begin the season.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Single shot in win Skhiri recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Monchengladbach.

Impact Skhiri was active in holding midfield, doing well to bomb forward and join the attack with a pair of chances created. The midfielder has done well alongside Hugo Larsson, and has set himself as one of the most important parts of the starting XI. Skhiri should continue to see major minutes moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Matteo Bahoya - Rare contribution Bahoya assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Monchengladbach.

Impact Bahoya set up the late goal during Saturday's win, coming off the bench and providing a different sort of threat down the left flank. The winger hasn't really taken on any sort of role since joining the senior Frankfurt side. Still Bahoya is considered a promising option for the future, and he should continue to grow into more chances in the coming months.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ansgar Knauff - Assists in busy day Knauff assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Knauff had a productive first half, providing an assist and offering everything creatively, as he created three chances. The winger has fallen out of favor to an extent with other options impressive, but when given a chance he has done well. Knauff will have to continue to be efficient with limited chances if he wants to earn more minutes.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Larsson - Nets from midfield Larsson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Larsson scored a rare goal for the midfielder, bombing forward and getting involved in the attack. The midfielder is at his best now that he's fully healthy and is only getting more involved on both sides of the ball. Larsson should be one of the top midfield options when he can stay fit, with upside on both sides of the ball.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Marmoush keeps scoring as Frankfurt keeps winning in the Bundesliga