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Robin Koch - Set for three weeks outKoch is set to spend three weeks on the sideline with a calf injury, Bild.de reports.

ImpactKoch will be out throughout the international break with his first real chance to return coming during a Dec. 3 trip to Augsburg. The defender will likely be replace by Hrvoje Smolcic, who got the start during Thursday's Conference League clash with Helsinki.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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Hrvoje Smolcic - Makes rare startSmolcic started for the second time in 2023/24 during Thursday's 1-0 win over Helsinki.

ImpactSmolcic got back on the pitch for a rare start and did well, even creating a chance. The defender has slowly seen his minutes increase of lately, going 45 minutes during a 3-0 win against Union Berlin at the weekend. Smolcic has shown some good form and could earn more minutes after the international break.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Niels Nkounkou - Busy against HelsinkiNkounkou returned to the starting XI and made three clearances during Thursday's 1-0 win over Helsinki.

ImpactNkounkou was back in the starting XI after five matches in a row on the bench. The defender started when he joined the club but has since fallen back out of favor, at least in the Bundesliga. Nkounkou could see more chances as Frankfurt seem set to progress in both domestic and European cup competitions.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jens Hauge - Minutes off benchHauge came off the bench for the final 12 minutes of Thursday's 1-0 win over Helsinki.

ImpactHauge came off the bench for the closing stages, as his minimal role continues. The winger simply hasn't lived up to what was hoped when he joined the club, as he has been held to just five appearances and no starts across all three competitions.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

William Pacho - Starts ThursdayPacho got the start and played 90 minutes during Thursday's 1-0 win over Helsinki.

ImpactPacho has played every single minute in all competitions in 2023/24 and he is showing no signs of slowing down. The defender continues to be one of the most constant parts of the starting XI, putting together strong performances and anchoring the defense. Barring injury Pacho shouldn't fall out of the starting XI anytime soon.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE