HUGO EKITIKE NEWS

Partially trains with team Ekitike (knee) has returned to parts of team training, according to his club.

Impact Ekitike looks to be making decent progress in his return from a knee injury. The forward is already partially training after going down less than a week ago. This leaves him in a good spot for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, just needing to be fully integrated into practice and pass a fitness test to be an option.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Ekitike has returned from international duty with France after suffering a knee injury and is expected to return to training next week, his club announced Thursday.

Impact Ekitike was called up by the French U21 squad, but he had to withdraw due to injury. Frankfurt do not believe the injury would result in a long-term issue, however. and if Ekitike returns to training sometime next week, he could be available to face Werder Bremen on Nov. 23 once the Bundesliga resumes following the international break.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Ekitike scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 victory over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Ekitike has been overshadowed by his strike partner Omar Marmoush, but that shouldn't take away from what has been a quietly excellent season from the striker. He's consistently drawing runners, and when he gets chances like he did on Sunday, he puts them away.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Ekitike scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 7-2 win over Bochum.

Impact Ekitike piled on the goals during Saturday's rout, dismantling Bochum every time he was on the ball. Frankfurt are flying early in the Bundesliga and the attack is a key part of it. Ekitike will hope to keep this good form going in tougher matches before the international break.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Ekitike recorded three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Ekitike has been the quieter of the prolific strike pairing in Frankfurt, but he came so close to an equalizer Saturday. Still this was one of the toughest matches on the calendar, and it's not surprising he was unable to take over. Ekitike remains a strong option moving forward against more manageable opponents.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

On team sheet Ekitike (undisclosed) is on the team sheet for Thursday's trip tp Besiktas.

Impact Ekitike is set to return to the pitch after missing the last match with an injury. He will likely return to the lineup as well after opening the campaign with two goals and three assists in five games in all competitions. logging in 14 shots (five on target) and 13 chances created.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Ekitike (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Holstein Kiel on Sunday.

Impact Ekitike is ruled out after leaving early in mid week against Viktoria Plzen. The forward is replaced in Sunday's XI by Igor Matanovic.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Ekitike scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and five chances created in Thursday's 3-3 draw versus FC Viktoria Plzen. However, he picked up an injury and is set to b...

Impact Ekitike had a stellar match Thursday, scoring and assisting during the draw. However, he picked up a slight injury and is at risk of missing out on Sunday's Bundesliga match. He's also been on top form in league play with a goal and two assists in four appearances. A formation change could be in the works for Dino Toppmoller's side if Ekitike is indeed ruled out.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday Ekitike assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Ekitike didn't score Saturday but he was involved in the attack throughout. His most crucial move was setting Omar Marmoush up for what ended up being the decisive goal. Ekitike has been excellent since joining Frankfurt and picked up right where he left off last season, in flying form.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in win Ekitike scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and five chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Ekitike got on the scoresheet with a goal and assist during a rampant 3-1 win. The striker has been in brilliant form since making his move to Frankfurt permanent, and is looking like he could live up to his potential. If Ekitike can be at his best he has little competition for the starting striker job in Frankfurt.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Frustrated in loss Ekitike had three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Ekitike had the volume during Saturday's loss, but failed to make much of those chances. The striker was largely contained by the defense and only put one of his shots on net. Ekitike should be the starting option in the attack every week, and with easier matches coming up he should have more productive weeks moving forward.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nets Saturday Ekitike scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact Ekitike struggled during the first few weeks after joining Frankfurt but he finished the season in red-hot form. He scored four times and assisted once in the last five matches. It's hard to take such a sample size and try and take anything meaningful from it but with a glaring hole in the starting XI Ekitike could see plenty of chances in the 2024/25 campaign.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Ekitike had an assist with his lone chance created while taking five off target shots during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Ekitike set up Eric Junior in the 35th minute assisting the game tying goal while leading Frankfurt with five shots in the match. Ekitike is in excellent form to end the season with a goal involvement in each of his last four starts for Franfkurt.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nets consolation goal Ekitike scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Ekitike scored in the first half to tie the match, but that was the last of the attacking chances he earned. The forward has been growing into his own of late and seems to be doing well alongside Omar Marmoush. Still Frankfurt are already preparing for the 2024/25 season with Ekitike set to lead the line.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Four shots in loss Ekitike recorded four shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 loss to VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Ekitike's four shots look passable but none of them were on target and his link up play left something to be desired. The forward is still getting used to his new teammates and clearly isn't on the same page as Omar Marmoush. Ekitike will have some brutal matches against Munich, Leipzig, and Leverkusen to close out the Bundesliga.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Returns after one match out Ekitike (groin) is on the bench for Frankfurt during Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Ekitike returns after missing last week's match against Werder Bremen through injury. The forward has made just two Bundesliga starts since joining Frankfurt in January.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Beings individual work Ekitike (groin) began individually training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Ekitike is beginning to start the first pieces of his recovery process Tuesday, as he is now back in individual training after going down with a muscular problem last week in training. This is good progress for the forward, but he will still have to wait for a return to team training before thinking about taking the field again. However, he does have three days to train until the club's next match, possibly leaving him as an option against Stuttgart on Saturday, where he would most likely only return to the bench.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in first start Ekitike assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg. He was injured and subbed out in the 77th minute.

Impact Ekitike had a full debut to remember for the Eagles, providing an assist and popping up in a big way. The striker may be a consistent starting option moving forward after Sasa Kalajdzic (knee) saw his season ended. Ekitike could be in to form a partnership with Omar Marmoush, who has been immense.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Makes PSG move permanent Ekitike moves to PSG permanently after the end of his loan spell from Reims.

Impact Ekitike will stick around after a decent year with Parisians. He scored three goals on 34 shots and tallied four assists in 25 league appearances (12 starts) while also adding four UCL appearances off the bench. The forward was a bit shaky early in the season but seemed more and more comfortable and the departure of Lionel Messi could open up a massive opportunity for the youngster next year.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Clermont Ekitike (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Clermont.

Impact Ekitike hasn't had a good season but will have the chance to feature in the season finale for the reigning Ligue 1 champions. He'll form the attacking line with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Clermont tilt Ekitike (hamstring) was named in the 20-man squad for Saturday's season finale versus Clermont Foot.

Impact Ekitike is quickly back after missing just one match and will be pushing desperately for a start and playing time here. He had one assist, six shots and four chances created over the three starts just before his injury.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Strasbourg match Ekitike has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury and will miss Saturday's match versus Strasbourg.

Impact Ekitike's issue is more of a discomfort than actual injury and he'll be just rested here and should be full go for the season finale where the youngster will be expected to get more time. With him out Carlos Soler could get the nod on the wing with Kylian Mbappe taking on a more central role up front.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE