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Sent off Sunday Knauff was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match with Mainz.

Impact Knauff was shown his second yellow card in the 61st minute forcing Frankfurt down to ten men. The wing-back will be suspended for next week's match against Koln with Buta the likely candidate to replace him in the starting XI.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in friendly Saturday Knauff (collarbone) was in the starting lineup for Saturday's friendly match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Knauff suffered a broken collarbone during training before the start of the U21 European Championship, but he had resumed training a while ago and now featured in one of Frankfurt's final tune-up matches before the start of the Bundesliga. Knauff recorded two goals and two assists in 36 Bundesliga appearances (22 starts) during his 18-month loan stint with Eintracht before transferring to the side on a permanent basis this summer.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken collarbone Knauff (collarbone) suffered a broken collarbone and is expected to miss three months, Germany reports.

Impact Knauff suffered a broken collarbone during training with the U21 national team and is now out of the U21 European Championship. The forward is expected to miss multiple months was he recovers and will likely miss part or all of pre-season training.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Eintracht permanently Knauff has signed a five-year contract with Eintracht Frankfurt following the conclusion of his loan deal from Borussia Dortmund, the club announced Friday.

Impact Knauff posted two goals and two assists in 36 Bundesliga appearances (22 starts) during his 18-month loan stint with Eintracht, plus two more goals and assists in European play as he started seven knockout games including the final en route to the Europa League title last season. The 21-year-old is now transferring on a full contract from Borussia Dortmund, and he should continue getting starts at either wing-back position in Frankfurt moving forward.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong loan season Knauff made 24 appearances (14 starts) and scored once and assisted once during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Knauff's loan move to Frankfurt is in the process of being made permanent, Bild.de reports. The winger was consistent as part of the Frankfurt team, but did struggle occasionally for lack of a role. Knauff proved to be a strong attacking option but struggled defensively to lock down a role as a wing-back.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots versus Augsburg Knauff had two shots (one on target) and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Augsburg.

Impact Knauff was one of his side's few players who could translate offensive production into a little bit of fantasy value, with a couple of shots and crosses to his name. The midfielder had back-to-back starts for the first time since January and will hope to keep receive significant playing time during this final stretch of the campaign.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in rare start Knauff had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Knauff made a rare start and was productive on the right flank once more. Knauff opened the season as a consistent starter and has since fallen out of the starting unit. In his last five matches he has one start and two bench appearances, going unused twice. It seems more likely than not that Knauff has fallen behind Philipp Max and Buta in the starting XI.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting UCL clash Knauff (hip) was named to the starting XI versus Napoli on Wednesday.

Impact Knauff had made just two starts in the club's last six contests prior to getting hurt. In those appearances, the midfielder registered one assist, one shot (on target) and seven crosses (one accurate). While Knauff should provide some fantasy value, he doesn't have a role on corners which will limit his opportunities to generate crosses.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In squad sheet for Wednesday Knauff (hip) will be an option for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Napoli.

Impact Knauff will make the trip with the team after missing last match with a hip injury. He will probably get the start on the bench, only getting the start 14 times in 23 appearances with the team. In that span, the midfielder has totaled one goal, two assists, 35 tackles (24 won) and 23 crosses (five won).

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hip injury Knauff is not in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday due to a hip injury.

Impact Kanuff misses out on Saturday's match after succumbing to a hip injury in the buildup. The wing back will hope to return in time for mid week Champions League action against Napoli.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Knauff had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) and crossing three times (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Knauff set up Randal Kolo Muani in the 52nd minute assisting Frankfurt's second goal. The assist was the first of the season for the wide man to go along with one goal in 16 appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in draw Knauff generated three crosses (zero accurate) and six tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Knauff had plenty to do on both sides of the ball Saturday, finishing with three crosses while tacking on six tackles. The winger hasn't had the offensive upside he was hoping for with Frankfurt, but he has still provided a different look to the team, though his single goal and no assists are tough to swallow for fantasy managers.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts only one cross Knauff recorded one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Schalke.

Impact Knauff attempted only one cross before being replaced by Christopher Lenz during the 61st minute. However, his latest log indicates he will continue being Eintracht Frankfurt's starting left midfielder.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Schalke Knauff is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Schalke.

Impact Knauff returns from a muscle strain in time to start in the Frankfurt attack on Saturday. Knauff has scored just once in 11 appearances through the first half of the season.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Knauff (strain) returned to full team training Tuesday, Eintracht Frankfurt announced.

Impact Knauff returned to team training Tuesday, where he will hope to avoid any more issues in the Dubai training camp. The winger was sidelined before the Winter break with the muscular issue but was able to return to training during the December break. Knauff's first chance to return to the Bundesliga is a Jan. 21 clash with Schalke.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes light running Knauff (strain) did light running training Wednesday, Frankfurt announced.

Impact Knauff picked up a muscular issue during Winter training and was forced to step back from teams sessions. Still the winger has been able to return to light running, as he continues to make his way back from the minor issue. Knauff is expected to return for a Jan. 21 clash with Schalke when the Bundesliga returns.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up soft tissue injury Knauff (muscle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Frankfurt's winter training, the club announced.

Impact Knauff has struggled with injury throughout the 2022/23 season, though originally it was a shoulder issue limiting him. Knauff will hope to return after the extended Bundesliga Winter break.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of season Knauff scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Augsburg.

Impact Knauff entered the match at halftime and scored the game winning goal in the 64th minute. The goal was the first in nine league appearances for the attacker as he now has back to back games with a goal involvement as a substitute.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Knauff assisted one goal from his only chance created and made three tackles (all won) in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 2-1 win at Sporting.

Impact Knauff subbed on in the 69th minute and assisted Randal Kolo Muani's winner in the 72nd. That was his first assist in the season. The midfielder returned after missing six games with a shoulder injury, and made 11 appearances (seven starts) before that.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Knauff (shoulder) is fully available to play during Tuesday's Champions League clash with Sporting, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Knauff was included on the squad list, and this confirmation from the manager makes it likely he will see some playing time off the bench. Eric Junior and Luca Pellegrini will likely get the starts, though Knauff's flexibility on the wing and in defense make him a valuable option for the first team in all competitions.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list Knauff (shoulder) made the squad list for Tuesday's trip to Sporting CP.

Impact Knauff had already returned to training and this news keeps him on track to return in Tuesday's game after nearly a month-long absence. Whether or not he starts is still to be determined, as Eric Junior and Luca Pellegrini have most recently manned the flanks.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Knauff (shoulder) returned to training Thursday but isn't expected to be available until Tuesday's trip to Sporting CP, according to manager Oliver Glasner. Ansgar Knauff was back...

Impact Knauff is set to miss a sixth consecutive match but is on the right track to return soon. The recent absence of Christopher Lenz (thigh) means that Knauff will compete with Luca Pellegrini for minutes on the left flank.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Tottenham Knauff will miss Wednesday's match against Tottenham due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Knauff was left on the bench for Saturday's 3-0 loss to Bochum and injury may have played a role in his absence. Now that he's out altogether in addition to Luca Pellegrini (thigh), Kristijan Jakic and either Timothy Chandler or Christopher Lenz could man the flanks against a tough midweek opponent.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Saturday Knauff is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Knauff is good to go after dealing with a knock in the buildup to the match. The attacker has appeared in all seven games for Frankfurt this season with no goal involvements to date.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Knauff has taken a knock to his ankle ahead of Saturday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Knauff started in three straight games before the international break but might be relegated to the bench or out of the team entirely due to this injury. The returns of Luca Pellegrini and Christopher Lenz will help fill the gap on the left flank should Knauff become fully unavailable for a match or two.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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