ERIC EBIMBE NEWS

Back on bench Dina Ebimbe (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Bochum.

Impact Dina Ebimbe picked up a knock in the DFB Pokal, but is now back on the bench Saturday. The midfielder being fit enough for a call up is a good sign the injury wasn't serious, though he falls to the bench in a heavily rotated squad.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Junior was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Junior picked up the knock inside the opening 30 minutes and was forced off in favor of Nnamdi Collins. The midfielder will have the rest of the week to try and get fit before a Saturday clash with Bochum back in Bundesliga action.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent again Junior scored five times and added three assists in 31 appearances (25 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Junior's first full season in Frankfurt was brilliant. The midfielder offered talent all over the pitch and excelled in a variety of roles. He will hope to continue this form moving forward. The only knock on Junior is that he never really established himself in a particular role, he did well in attacking midfield, on the wing and in holding midfield. Still his versatility should mean Junior has plenty of chances moving forward.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game tying goal Junior scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Junior found the back of the net in the 35th minute leveling the score to earn a point for Frankfurt. The goal was the first since March for the midfielder, but his second goal involvement over his last four starts to go along with eight shots and two chances created.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Solid on return Eric Junior generated two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Junior got back on the pitch during Saturday's loss, putting together an all-around solid showing. The midfielder has been a consistent starting option when fit, though he doesn't often go the full 90. Still Junior should continue to see chances in the starting XI during the closing stages of the Bundesliga.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

To be suspended next week Eric Junior was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Eric Junior was shown the card in the 44th minute and will miss next week's match against Stuttgart. Donny van de Beek is a candidate to replace him in midfield.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in loss Eric Junior had one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Junior came back from injury during Sunday's loss and was thrown straight into the starting XI on the right flank. He didn't do particularly well, though his only shot at least troubled Alexander Meyer. Junior will look to get fully fit and active ready for the other side of the international break and the Bundesliga run-in.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start Junior (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Junior is good to go after being forced off in the 72nd minute of last week's match against Hoffenheim. The midfielder has started three straight Bunesliga contests scoring a goal while taking eight shots and creating three chances.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's win Junior scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim. He was subbed off due to injury in the 72nd minute.

Impact Junior scored his fourth goal of the season Sunday, a header in the 50th minute set up by Mario Gotze's cross. It marked his first goal since he scored a brace versus Bayern Munich on Dec. 9. He recorded a season-high three shots on target and created two chances for the fourth time this season before being subbed off in the 72nd minute with an apparent injury, the extent of which is unknown.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from muscle strain Junior (strain) is on the bench for Frankfurt during Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Junior returns from a muscle strain that kept him out of last week's match against Bochum. The midfielder had started nine straight league matches prior to the injury, but settles for a role on the bench to start Sunday's match.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle issue Junior (strain) will not be an option for Saturday's match versus Bochum, per manager Dino Toppmoller. "Junior Dina Ebimbe will be out due to minor muscular problems. We expect him...

Impact Junior left match match at halftime with a muscle problem that will keep him out of Saturday's match. He had started the last nine matches in a row, totaling two goals and one assist in that span. This could give Donny van de Beek a chance to get a start in the attacking midfield against Bochum.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Junior assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Junior added an assist during Saturday's draw putting together another nice showing on the right side of the midfield. Junior has earned the top spot in the starting XI but still shows some issues defensively, which could see him rotated if the formation shifts. Still in this sort of form and with his ability to play all over the pitch Junior should be a consistent piece of the starting XI moving forward.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from foot injury Dina Ebimbe (foot) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen.

Impact Dina Ebimbe returns from a foot injury which forced him off early in Conference League action on Thursday. The attacker has now started four straight Bundesliga matches and scored a brace last time out against Bayern Munich.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Sunday Junior (foot) is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Leverkusen, according to manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Junior suffered a minor foot strain Sunday, the midfielder is now a doubt Sunday, though he wasn't entirely ruled out. The fact that the door was left open for an immediate return is a good sign that the foot straight isn't extremely serious.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Thursday Ebimbe picked up an injury in Thursday's Europa League matchup against Aberdeen and was subbed off in the early stages of the first half.

Impact It's unclear what happened with the midfielder, who bagged a brace against Bayern Munich this past weekend, but it was clearly a severe issue if he had to leave the game just eight minutes in. Paxten Aaronson entered as his replacement, and Ebimbe's status to face Leverkusen on Sunday should be questionable, at best, given the quick turnaround.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Eric Junior scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Bayern Munich.

Impact Eric Junior stepped up in one of the biggest matches of the year, scoring a brace to send Munich packing. The midfielder was brilliant throughout and made the most of every single chance that fell his way. If Eric Junior can keep this form going he could play his way into a more consistent starting role.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five shots Eric Junior had five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Eric Junior was much better quantitatively Saturday than during each of his other appearances in November. He attempted only one shot during each of his first two games this month. Eric Junior upped the ante by attempting five times as many shots Saturday, finishing November with seven of them.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Single shot in win Eric Junior registered one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Junior returned to the starting XI after spending the entirety of October on the bench. The wing-back didn't have an amazing performance by any means but he was defensively stout and made the most of his chances to get forward. The wing-back will need to be at his best to compete with variety of options, especially as Frankfurt consistently seem to shift formations.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in loss Eric Junior had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Eric Junior sent in a pair of shots during Saturday's loss but failed to get on the scoresheet. It's a disappointing return for the midfielder, though he could be in line for an increased role with the suspension of Mario Gotze likely handing Eric Junior the start for a Sunday clash with Heidenheim before the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Eric Junior scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Eric Junior scored his first goal of 2023/24 and his fourth goal since joining Frankfurt. The midfielder has taken a new role off the wing in 2023/24, shifting into attacking midfield to replace the departing Jesper Lindstrom. This new role gives Eric Junior a much more consistent job in the attack and more upside in general. The lackluster Frankfurt front line could mean that goal-scoring as a whole falls for the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Sunday Eric Junior assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Junior got on the scoresheet with his second Frankfurt assist during Sunday's draw. The defensive midfielder has appeared in each of the opening two matches, though he was relegated to the bench Sunday. Despite the assist it's likely that there's heavy rotation throughout the Frankfurt midfield.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loan made permanent Eric Junior's loan move to Frankfurt has been made permanent, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Eric Junior had a successful loan stint with Frankfurt, making 19 appearances (10 starts) and scoring three times. The midfielder will now be moving to Frankfurt on a permanent deal through 2027. Eric Junior took a role on the right wing and in central midfield, and largely fell out of the starting XI in the closing stages of the Bundesliga.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE