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Missing Sunday Rode is not in the match day squad to face Mainz on Sunday.

Impact Rode misses out on Sunday's match after leaving last week against Darmstadt with a thigh injury. The midfielder trained individually in the buildup to the match with Kristijan Jakic taking his spot in the starting XI.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Rode (thigh) was training individually Tuesday, Frankfurt announced.

Impact Rode was forced off with an injury against Darmstadt and trained individually Tuesday. The midfielder is unlikely to be fully fit for Sunday's trip to Mainz and could be replaced by Kristian Jakic or Buta.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off with injury Rode had to be taken off in the sixth minute during Sunday's 1-0 win over Darmstadt with an injury.

Impact Rode was just coming back from a long ankle injury, and now will start the season injured again after picking up one up in just the first six minutes of the match Sunday. Kristijan Jakic came on in relief of him and could start against Mainz next Sunday if he has to miss time.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in preseason friendly Rode (ankle) started and played the first half of Tuesday's friendly defeat against TSV Steinbach.

Impact Rode missed the Bundesliga finale in May with an ankle injury, but he seems to have begun preseason fully fit and ready to go as he played in the friendly loss on Tuesday.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Freiburg Rode (ankle) will miss the season finale versus Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Rode had started all 11 of his appearances heading into Saturday's matchup but will have to finish the season on the sidelines. Across Bundesliga and European competition, Rode played in 33 matches for the club in which he recorded four goals on 12 shots (five on target), two assists and 10 crosses (one accurate). Barring a more long-term injury, Rode should be back to being a regular starter for the club for the 2023-24 campaign and should provide decent offensive production.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for finale Rode (ankle) is a doubt for Saturday's Bundesliga finale against Freiburg, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Rode took a heavy challenge to the ankle during a two-all draw with Schalke and was unable to train throughout the week. The midfielder will hope to make some sort of return in the Bundesliga finale, though the fact he is questionable is a good sign he avoided any serious ankle injury.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Mainz Rode (strain) is in Eintracht's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against FSV Mainz.

Impact Rode has recovered from a muscular injury to start in midfield on Saturday, taking back over from Jesper Lindstrom in the XI.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Rode (strain) returned to training with Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday ahead of the clash against FSV Mainz this weekend.

Impact Rode missed Saturday's loss to Hoffenheim with a muscular injury he suffered in the DFB Pokal last week, with Daichi Kamadasliding back to replace him in midfield and Jesper Lindstrom returning to the XI. But Rode is progressing with his recovery and can aim to be available for selection against Mainz at the weekend.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Rode (strain) will be a game-time call for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Rode is a doubt after picking up a muscular injury in the DFB Pokal. The defensive midfielder is the club captain, but has lost some time in the starting XI due to a plethora of injuries. Daichi Kamada could move back into central midfield if Rode is ruled out, a move that would bring Rafael Santos Borre into attacking midfield.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Rode served a one-match ban during a 2-0 loss to Union Berlin and is eligible to return.

Impact Rode picked up the one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and was forced out. The midfielder is set to return after the international break, where he will once more be a crucial part of the team in central defensive midfield.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Rode scored from his only effort on goal and created one chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Rode scored his first goal since early November to put his team ahead in the first half. The midfielder also picked up his fifth booking of the season and will be suspended for Sunday's game against Union Berlin.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three tackles in loss Rode made three tackles (zero won) and two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Leipzig.

Impact Rode had a good defensive outing, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The midfielder led his side in tackles during the match. He also received his third yellow card of the season in the proccess, though.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Napoli Rode (illness) didn't play in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Rode was a substitute option after missing the previous match with an illness, but the coach made different choices. He has started once in his previous six appearances, logging two chances created, five tackles (three won), one interception, and one clearance.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be on bench Tuesday Rode (illness) trained individually on Monday and is expected to be available for Tuesday's Champions League match against Napoli, according to Eintracht manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Rode missed last weekend's Bundesliga win over Werder Bremen due to an illness, but he is expected to be back in the squad for the UCL match on Tuesday, even if he's unlikely to be able to start just yet.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Rode is not in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Rode misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The midfielder will hope to recover in time for mid week Champions League action against Napoli.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Saturday Rode is fit and in the match day squad to face Schalke on Saturday.

Impact Rode returns from an undisclosed injury in time to feature in the match day squad. The midfielder has made eight starts in 12 appearances, scoring three goals and providing an assist.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Rode (undisclosed) is doing individual work for Eintracht ahead of Saturday's clash against Schalke, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Rode will be questionable for this weekend's clash against Schalke until he can return to the squad. When fit, he has started 10 of a possible 21 matches across the Bundesliga and Champions League this season for Frankfurt, scoring three goals with two assists from defensive midfield in the competitions.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid start to season Rode scored three goals and logged two assists in 17 appearances (10 starts) over the first half of the season.

Impact Rode is one of the veteran leaders for an Eintracht team with plenty of talent to compete domestically and in Europe but his age often prevents him from starting in every game. Even though he's not playing as much, Rode is in line for his best offensive season since 2019/2020 and he doesn't even need to start every week.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Rode (calf) hasn't progressed in his recovery as hoped, according to manager Oliver Glasner ahead of Sunday's match at Mainz. He'll be a late call for Sunday's game.

Impact Rode has only missed one match so far, in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Hoffenheim. If he remains out, Djibril Sow and Daichi Kamada could fill out the midfield after starting together midweek.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Hoffenheim Rode is unavailable for Wednesday's match against Hoffenheim due to a calf problem, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Rode scored in the win over Augsburg but is now held out for precautionary measures. In his place, Daichi Kamada could return to the midfield if he's fit.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Rode scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Augsburg.

Impact Rode found the back of the net in the 13th minute scoring Frankfurt's first goal of the match. The goal was the third in 11 league appearances for the midfielder as he's had a solid amount of goal involvements for a more defensive minded midfielder through Saturday's match.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Rode logged one assist during a 3-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

Impact Jesper Lindstrom caused an Eric Dier turnover that Rode received. Despite having a goal-scoring opportunity, he selflessly passed to goalscorer Daichi Kamada and logged the assist instead. Rode has two assists across Eintracht Frankfurt's ongoing season.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Rode scored one goal during a 3-1 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Rode played 19 minutes during Eintracht Frankfurt's Sept. 13 Champions League game at Marseille. It was a tune-up for him before Saturday, in which he scored his second goal across three Bundesliga matchups the German team logged this September.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in preseason match Rode (strain) started in Wednesday's preseason victory against Astoria Walldorf.

Impact Rode missed last week's preseason match against Ajax due to a muscular injury, but he was back in the lineup from the start on Wednesday. Barring any additional injuries, he should be available for next week's Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE