Eintracht Fran. Team News Page 9 - Soccer

William Pacho - Assists from defense Willian Pacho assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Pacho has shown an aptitude for getting forward from center-back and his forays were rewarded once again during Saturday's clash. He popped up with an assist during the loss. Pacho has produced a pair of assists in the last four matches, though he's not worth targeting for his offensive value despite this nice run of form.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Ekitike - Nets in loss Ekitike scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Ekitike's move to Frankfurt was made permanent earlier in the week and he built on that with a nice goal during a tough match. Despite the loss it's a good sign that Ekitike is seemingly getting more comfortable with his new team day-by-day. Ekitike will remain a consistent piece of the starting XI alongside Omar Marmoush moving forward.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 28 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 27 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 27 • YOUTUBE

Eric Ebimbe - In starting XI Junior (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Junior will miss no time after having to bow out early in the club's last match due to a thigh issue, as he is back on the team sheet in the starting XI Saturday. He will most likely remain in a starting role now that he is fit, having started in 23 of his 28 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Matteo Bahoya - Returns to bench Bahoya (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Bahoya makes his return to play Saturday, earning a spot on the bench after missing the club's last match due to an undisclosed issue. The midfielder will most likely remain in this role moving forward, having served off the bench in all but one of his appearances on the team sheet since joining the club.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Eintracht Frankfurt uses option to buy PSG striker Hugo Ekitiké following loan move

Eintracht Frankfurt is activating an option to buy striker Hugo Ekitiké, who has been on loan from Paris Saint-Germain this season

APRIL 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hugo Ekitike - Transfer confirmed Ekitike has permanently signed with Frankfurt following the activation of the buy clause in his contract.

Impact Ekitike was always expected to have this loan turn to a permanent transfer and it now has. This finally concludes the nearly year-long sage that involved Ekitike and Randal Kolo Muani switching clubs essentially. Ekitike has scored and assisted once in 10 appearances (three starts) since joining Frankfurt.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fares Chaibi - Dealing with illness Chaibi will be a game-time decision to face Bayern Munich on Saturday due to an illness, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "Unfortunately, Chaibi has been ill since yesterday....

Impact Chaibi looks to be likely to face a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's contest, as he is now dealing with an illness. This could be an issue, as he has started in 18 of the 25 games he has appeared in for this campaign, with Ansgar Knauff or Niels Nkounkou being his most likely replacements if absent. However, Chaibi will look to recover by the match, hopefully earning the start if he passes his testing.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tuta - Ready to return Tuta is available for Saturday's trip to Munich after serving a two-match ban.

Impact Tuta missed two matches after being shown a straight red card against Werder Bremen. The defender has played in midfield due to injuries but is at home in the back three, where he should return immediately for Saturday's trip to Munich.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

PSG loanee Ekitiké scores winner as Eintracht Frankfurt beats Augsburg

Hugo Ekitiké has scored his first goal for Eintracht Frankfurt in a 3-1 win over Augsburg

APRIL 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Trapp - No saves in win Trapp allowed a goal while making no saves during Friday's 3-1 win over Augsburg.

Impact Trapp conceded the opening goal of the match after 13 minutes, but blanked Augsburg from there as Frankfurt came from behind for all three points. The keeper has allowed five goals while making nine saves over his last three matches.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Assists late insurance goal Skhiri had an assist with his lone chance created while making one tackle and two clearances during Friday's 3-1 win over Augsburg.

Impact Skhiri set up Omar Marmoush in the 95th minute assisting a late insurance goal to guarantee all three points for Frankfurt. The assist was Skhiri's first goal involvement since November as he's made six tackles, five interceptions and four clearances in his last three Bundesliga appearances.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Fares Chaibi - Shines in win over Augsburg Chaibi scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing six times (two accurate), creating four chances and making three tackles (winning two) during Friday's 3-1 win o...

Impact Chaibi found the back of the net in the 55th minute scoring Frankfurt's first goal while leading his side in crosses, chances created and tackles in the match. The goal was Chaibi's first since October and his first goal involvement since February despite being a consistent source of chances created and crosses when on the pitch.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Ekitike - Scores first goal with Frankfurt Ekitike scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances during Friday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Ekitike found the back of the net in the 61st minute giving Frankfurt the lead before subbing out of the match in the 78th. The goal was the first of the forward's Frankfurt career having just one goal involvement since joining the club on loan in January with Friday's start being his third with the German side.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Ebimbe - Assists with lone chance created Junior had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (both on goal) and crossing four times (two accurate) during Friday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Junior set up Fares Chaibi in the 55th minute assisting Frankfurt's first goal before subbing off the pitch in the 78th minute. The assist was the first goal involvement in over a month for Junior who returned from a one-match yellow card accumulation suspension in the match.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Back after two match absence Skhiri (calf) is staring for Frankfurt during Friday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Skhiri returns from a calf injury which has kept him out of Frankfurt's last two matches. The midfielder is a regular starter when fit as a defensive minded option in midfield.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Gotze - Starting as expected Gotze (illness) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Gotze returns from a round of pink eye which kept him out of last week's match against Stuttgart. The midfielder had started four straight matches prior to the injury scoring twice and providing an assist to go along with 16 crosses, six chances created and six shots over that timespan.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Timothy Chandler - Extends contract Chandler has agreed on a one-year contract extension with Frankfurt.

Impact Chandler has spent the last 10 years with Frankfurt and will remain with the side longer with a new one year contract. With a few injuries, the defender was only able to make five appearances this season, playing just 11 times over a span of two campaigns.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Matteo Bahoya - Ruled out against Augsburg Bahoya (undisclosed) will not be an option for Friday's match against Augsburg, per manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Bahoya joined the team during the winter, making just one start in six appearances since Feb 3, totaling four crosses (one accurate), three chances created and one interception. He did made his first start for the side over the weekend against Stuttgart, playing in 65 minutes while created two chances.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Ready for Friday Skhiri (calf) is expected to be an option for Friday's match against Augsburg, per manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Skhiri returned to individual training and is set to be an option for Friday after missing the last two matches with a calf injury. This leaves his status to start up in the air, made six starts in the last eight games, recording 16 interceptions, 10 clearances and nine tackles in that span.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Gotze - Fit for Friday Gotze (illness) will be an option for Friday's match against Augsburg, confirmed manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Gotze is set to return to the lineup after missing last match with pink eye. He's started four of the last five matches played, recording two goals with one assist with six chances created in that span.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Makoto Hasebe - Set to retire Hasebe announced Wednesday that he would be retiring at the end of the season.

Impact Hasebe has finally decided to call it quits as he is prepared to hang up the boots at the end of the season at the age of 40. The defender served in the J1 league of Japan before making his transfer to the Bundesliga, playing for three dirrent German teams while accumulating over 380 appearances over his time in Germany. He served the bulk of his career in Frankfurt, having played with the team since 2014, reaching three DFB Pokal finals and one Europa Cup final while with the club, and now ending his time as a professional footballer with the team. His retirement should come as no suprise, as he is getting up there in age and only featured in 11 matches this campaign.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Ebimbe - Available for selection Junior is available for Friday's clash with Augsburg after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Junior picked up a ban due to yellow card accumulation and missed a one-sided loss to Stuttgart. The midfielder is now available for selection once more and should be an option straight in the starting XI for Friday's clash.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

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