Barcelona out of Champions League even before loss to Bayern
The game hadn’t even kicked off yet and Barcelona had already lostOCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 +109 TOTAL 2.5
Christopher Lenz - Comes off hurt Lenz came off with a knock in the first half of Wednesday's clash with Marseille.
Impact Lenz was replaced by Luca Pellegrini who would figure to take over in the starting XI while Lenz is out. Lenz has earned four starts in a row, with two assists in that time, with him and Pellegrini both competing for the spot in the starting XI when both are fit. Lenz is uncertain at best for a Saturday clash with Dortmund in the Bundesliga.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Barcelona battling to avoid Champions League exit
Barcelona is facing a group-stage elimination from the Champions League for the second straight year while English teams Liverpool and Tottenham are among the teams who can seal a...OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jerome Onguene - Option to play Onguene is considered "an additional alternative" for the squad in Wednesday's UCL match against Marseille, according to manager Oliver Glasner.
Impact Onguene has yet to play this season since returning from a hip injury a week ago but looks closer to at least making the squad. Though the defense isn't fully fit, Onguene still has more work to do if he's to start over Tuta or Kristijan Jakic.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aurelio Buta - Remains out long-term Buta (knee) remains out long-term, with little hope of returning before the World Cup, according to manager Oliver Glasner.
Impact Buta suffered complications with his knee surgery and is now trending towards sitting out until after the World Cup. The good news is that will give him two months to recover without missing any matches, the bad news is it will leave Frankfurt without any healthy right-backs until after the World Cup break.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Champions League: Barça on brink of exit, Messi powering PSG
The Champions League enters the next-to-last round of games with five teams already qualified for the last 16OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bayern drawn at Mainz in German Cup, Dortmund gets Bochum
Bayern Munich was dealt a meeting with Mainz and Borussia Dortmund given a short trip to Bochum in the draw for the third round of the German CupOCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reyna starts and scores in Dortmund's 5-0 rout of Stuttgart
Gio Reyna started and scored to help Borussia Dortmund rout Stuttgart 5-0 in the BundesligaOCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Evan N Dicka - Seven clearances in win N'Dicka blocked a shot, made an interception, a tackle and seven clearances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact N'Dicka was a part of the Frankfurt back line that conceded just once during Saturday's win. The center back has started all 11 matches in the league for Frankfurt leading the team with 58 clearances.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Trapp - Concedes once in win Trapp allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Trapp conceded a goal in the second half but the game was already well in hand with Frankfurt scoring three times in the first half. The keeper has now allowed 18 goals in 11 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 24.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Randal Kolo Muani - Sets up one of three goals Kolo Muani had an assist while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Kolo Muani set up Jesper Lindstrom in the 45th minute assisting Frankfurt's final goal. The assist was the sixth in ten league starts and his ninth goal involvement as he has hit the ground running after joining Frankfurt in the Summer.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jesper Lindstrom - Continues red hot form Lindstrom scored twice while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Lindstrom found the back of the net in the sixth and 45th minutes scoring two of Frankfurt's three goals on the day. The goals upped the attacker's season total to five as he's in red hot form with four goals in his past four matches for Frankfurt.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Ebimbe - Scores rare goal Dina Ebimbe scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately, creating three chances and making six tackles (winning four) during Saturday's 3-1 win o...
Impact Dina Ebimbe found the back of the net in the 29th minute scoring Frankfurt's second goal. The goal was a rare one for the midfielder as he's known more for his defensive work as his six tackles upped his season total to a team-high 16.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marseille fan faces attempted murder charge for crowd unrest
A supporter of French club Marseille has been handed preliminary charges including attempted murder for allegedly firing a flare that seriously injured a visiting German fan during...OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darmstadt upsets Gladbach in German Cup, Schalke routed 5-1
Borussia Mönchengladbach has crashed out in the second round of the German Cup with a 2-1 loss at second-division leader DarmstadtOCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jerome Onguene - Available Saturday Onguene (hip) is available for Saturday's clash with Gladbach, according to manager Oliver Glasner.
Impact Onguene is fit and available once more, though in all reality it's possible he won't be part of the first team squad due to fitness. Onguene has yet to make his debut for Frankfurt since joining from Red Bull Salzburg in the Summer transfer window.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Almamy Toure - Returns to bench Toure (illness/fitness) was on the bench for Tuesday's 2-0 win over Stuttgarter Kickers in the DFB Pokal.
Impact Toure went as an unused substitute though any return to the bench is a great sign for the defender who's been struggling for fitness after picking up an illness earlier in the season. Toure returning would be a major boon for Frankfurt, especially with Makoto Hasebe (ankle) suffering a long-term injury.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Pellegrini - Returns in Pokal Pellegrini (thigh) played 10 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Stuttgarter Kickers in the DFB Pokal.
Impact Pellegrini came off the bench to play 10 minutes during Tuesday's win, likely signaling his full fitness ahead of a Saturday trip to Gladbach. When fully fit Pellegrini has been preferred to Christopher Lenz, though it's possible Pellegrini isn't fit enough for the start.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Nottingham Forest can leave EPL cellar at Brighton
A point at Brighton will be enough to see Nottingham Forest move off the foot of the English Premier LeagueOCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frankfurt routs Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen 5-1 in Bundesliga
Xabi Alonso has endured another frustrating game as Bayer Leverkusen coach as his team slumped to a 5-1 loss at Eintracht Frankfurt in the BundesligaOCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Randal Kolo Muani - Scores in dominant win Kolo Muani scored a goal while taking five shots (four on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 5-1 win over Leverkusen.
Impact Kolo Muani found the back of the net in the 58th minute scoring Frankfurt's second goal. The goal was the third in nine appearances this season, eight starts, as the forward seems to be a locked in starter for Frankfurt when available.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Trapp - Beaten once in win Trapp allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 5-1 win over Leverkusen.
Impact Trapp allowed a goal in the second half but was backed with five goals as Frankfurt waltzed to victory. The keeper has now allowed 17 goals in ten league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 22.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daichi Kamada - Converts two penalties Kamada scored twice from three shots (two on goal), crossed four times inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 5-1 win over Leverkusen.
Impact Kamada opened the scoring in first half stoppage time before adding a second goal in the 72nd, both of which came from the penalty spot. The goals upped the midfielder's season total to six in nine appearances, a team-high total.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Lenz - Assists one of five goals Lenz had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing nine times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Leverkusen.
Impact Lenz set up Randal Kolo Muani in the 58th minute assisting Frankfurt's second goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the wide man as he rewarded his manager for giving him his third start of the season.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jesper Lindstrom - Scores one of five goals Lindstrom scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Leverkusen.
Impact Lindstrom found the back of the net in the 65th minute scoring Frankfurt's third goal of the match. The goal was the third in nine appearances this season for the midfielder while his three crosses upped his season total to 21.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
