ELLYES SKHIRI NEWS

Bench addition Skhiri (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Skhiri is with the team despite appearing to have a minimal chance of returning, with the midfielder seeing a spot on the bench after his knee injury. It appears they are still being cautious as he is typically a starter, probably testing his legs before seeing that spot again next contest.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Outside chance Saturday Skhiri (knee) returned to training Saturday, per manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Skhiri got back in training during Friday's session, though he remains a major doubt for Saturday's showdown with Stuttgart. The midfielder has struggled with the knee for weeks and while he did train individually earlier in the week it's largely a pain management issue.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be out Skhiri (knee) is set to miss Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, BILD reports.

Impact Skhiri is expected to miss Saturday's clash. The midfielder has been struggling with a knee injury and isn't set to be fit for Saturday's match. With Hugo Larsson (illness) also in doubt Mario Gotze and Mahmoud Dahoud could partner in midfield.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Working individually Wednesday Skhiri (undisclosed) was training individually on Wednesday, the club announced.

Impact Skhiri was forced off injured during the match against Bochum before the international break and has not fully recovered, as he was spotted training individually on Wednesday. His timeline for return remains unclear. If he is unable to feature in Saturday's match against Stuttgart, Aurele Amenda, who replaced him against Bochum, could see increased playing time for that game.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Skhiri (undisclosed) was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Sunday's clash with Bochum.

Impact Skhiri picked up the injury right before the end of Sunday's clash with Bochum. He will be assessed in the coming days and if it turns out to be serious, Can Uzun will likely have a larger role until he returns. His next chance to feature will come against Stuttgart after the international break.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over Skhiri is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Skhiri missed Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Union Berlin due to suspension but is now back available for Sunday's clash against Bochum. He should get back directly to the starting XI in the midfield for that game.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Skhiri will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Skhiri accumulated five yellow cards in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for Sunday's match against Union Berlin. Oscar Hojlund is expected to replace him in the midfield for that game.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Sunday Skhiri (ribs) missed the last match due to injury and trained partially Wednesday but is fully fit and in contention to start, coach Dino Toppmoller said in a press conference.

Impact Skhiri completed a reduced training session Wednesday after missing the last match with a rib injury. He is now fully available and could return to the lineup Sunday against Bayern.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Reduced training following injury Skhiri (ribs) completed reduced training Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Skhiri looks to be taking the first steps in his recovery from an injury, with the midfielder training on a limited regimen on Wednesday. This comes after he missed their last match due to a rib injury, as he is likely nearing a return after training. That said, he will still need to see regular training before thinking about playtime again, making him a late call for Sunday's match against Bayern Munich, although he will probably need another week.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful with rib injury Skhiri is doubtful for Sunday's match against Kiel due to a rib injury, according to manager DIno Toppmoller. "Ellyes took a blow to the ribs and is still doubtful."

Impact Skhiri will be a late call for the weekend, looking likely to miss out after being labeled as questionable with a rib injury. This will likely lead him to a fitness test ahead of the match, with that deciding if he can give it a go or not. That said, even if fit, he likely won't see his regular starting spot, with Mahmoud Dahoud or Can Uzun as replacements.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in draw Skhiri registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Skhiri failed to get much done throughout Saturday's draw. The midfielder has always been the less creative option in the center of the park, and for the most part he just does his defensive duty. Skhiri will be the less exciting option in the Frankfurt midfield in almost all matches going forward.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist Skhiri assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 7-2 win against Bochum.

Impact Skhiri assisted once, getting in on the scoring fun during the one-sided rout. The defensive midfielder isn't a major contributor to the attack, but when given the chance to bomb forward he can offer some creativity. Skhiri will maintain his starting role in all competitions moving forward as a major part of the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Frankfurt Skhiri scored and assisted twice in 27 appearances (24 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Skhiri joined Frankfurt and immediately took a stable role in the starting XI. The holding midfielder was at his best playing alongside fellow new signing Hugo Larsson. Injuries kept the two apart for portions of the season, but still it was a solid campaign from Skhiri. He has limited offensive upside in Frankfurt since he no longer takes penalties.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Individually training Tuesday Skhiri (calf) started individual training Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Shkiri is beginning his process to get back on the field, as he is now training individually again after missing Friday's match due to a calf issue. This leaves the midfielder with three days to heal and get into full training if he wants to compete in Saturday's match against Stuttgart, with the midfielder looking to most likely miss another contest, as a return in that short amount of time does not seem probable.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf injury Skhiri is not in the squad to face Werder Bremen on Friday due to a calf injury.

Impact Skhiri misses out on Friday's match after picking up the injury in the buildup. The midfielder will hope to return for next week's match against Stuttgart as Friday's absence breaks a streak of three straight starts.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Skhiri (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Skhiri is good to go after returning to training in the buildup to Saturday's match. The midfielder makes his third consecutive start as a defensive minded midfield option.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Skhiri (undisclosed) was back in team training, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Skhiri looks to be close to full fitness again, as he is now back in team training after being limited last week in practice due to an undisclosed issue. This means the midfielder will most likely be fit enough to partake in Saturday's tilt against Union Berlin. If this is the case, he will hope to earn back his starting spot, having started in all but eight of the club's contests this season, although the club may choose to start him on the bench, taking his return cautiously as the important final two months of the season approaches.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in training Skhiri appears to have picked up an undisclosed issue, as he was limited to individual training Wednesday.

Impact Skhiri looks to have picked up an injury in training or during the club's last match against Dortmund, as he was only able to participate in individual training due to undisclosed problems. There have yet to have been any further reports from the club, so it is unknown how long he will be out, but they will hope it is not long, as he is a regular starter, only missing three starts when available this season. He will now hope to get into team training over the international break, hoping to return for the March 30 match against Union Berlin.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Skhiri (back) is among the substitutes for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Skhiri returns after missing last week's match with the injury. The midfielder had started three straight matches for Frankfurt prior to last week's absence.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes individual training Skhiri (back) was able to train individually Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip against Heidenheim.

Impact Skhiri is still questionable for the weekend as he has yet to return to team training yet. He's missed last match with a back injury while starting three of the four games played since returning from the AFCON Cup, recording eight interceptions and seven clearances.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back injury Skhiri is not in the squad to face Wolfsburg on Sunday due to a back injury.

Impact Skhiri misses out on Sunday's match after suffering the injury in the buildup. The midfielder had started three straight fixtures, but is replaced in Sunday's XI by Donnie van de Beek.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE