AURELIO BUTA NEWS

Starts in loss Buta generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Buta got the start at right-back during Saturday's loss, a rare chance in the starting XI. The defender hasn't been a big part of the team, and nothing he did during Saturday's chance did much to show he deserves more minutes. Rasmus Kristensen is expected to return after the international break and would slot straight into the starting spot at right-back.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Earns top job Buta scored once and assisted once during 30 appearances (20 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Buta's goal contributions slowed down after five in the 2022/23 season, but he still did well to tally a pair and create nine chances. The reduced offensive efficiency is to be expected with a more conservative four-at-the-back formation favored by new boss Dino Toppmoller. With Buta set to remain a more traditional right-back it's hard to see him taking on a larger offensive role moving forward.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Buta is available for Friday's clash with Werder Bremen after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Buta served the one-match ban in the first match coming out of the international break and is now eligible to return once more. The defender has been a bench option more often than not for Frankfurt and should retain that role moving forward.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed ban Buta was handed a one-match ban after picking up a fifth yellow card and will miss Saturday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact Buta actually fell to the bench in each of the last two matches with Eric Junior back available once more. Eric Junior will be in line for another start with Buta suspended, and Buta may struggle to get back on the pitch moving forward.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing occasional starts Buta has started two matches in a row, going the full 90 in both.

Impact Buta fell out of contention for five matches, spending time on the bench while Eric Junior got the majority of the starts on the right flank. Buta has recently returned to the starting XI, though he's been more defensively-minded lately, with a single chance created across two matches.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal as substitute Buta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Monchengladbach.

Impact Buta has been a starter for most of Eintracht Frankfurt's season. Yet, it was a substitute appearance he used to log his first goal of the 2023-24 Bundesliga. Buta scoring is not expected to be a common theme moving forward, as he has only two shots on goal across his 15 other Bundesliga appearances this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in Pokal Buta came off the bench for the second half of Wednesday's 2-0 DFB Pokal loss to Saarbrucken.

Impact Buta came off the bench for the second half Wednesday and struggled to get much going against Saarbrucken. It was a terrible performance from the team as a whole and that didn't dodge Buta, who struggled to even string a pass together at times. Still Buta has seen minutes all over the pitch in the Bundesliga, something that will likely continue moving forward.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Buta assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Buta logged the assist to Eintracht Frankfurt's second goal, scored by Ansgar Knauff. The former's assist marked his first since March, having gone more than seven months without one despite regularly starting on Eintracht Frankfurt's right flank.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Saturday Buta registered four crosses (two accurate) and four clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bochum.

Impact Buta was busy on both sides of the ball during Saturday's draw, as he bombed forward for four crosses and had to do his duty defensively to keep it close. The wing-back seems set for the starting role at right wing-back, though heavy rotation is possible in a new-look Frankfurt midfield. Buta has created just one chance in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in draw Buta recorded two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Buta got his first start of the Bundesliga and created his first chances while sending in a season-high four crosses. The defender faces some competition at right wing-back, namely from Ansgar Knauff, who got the start in each of the opening two matches. The two will likely rotate throughout the Bundesliga.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures major role Buta made 18 appearances (15 starts) during his first season with Frankfurt in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Buta took a major role in the starting XI after returning from injury. The defender made 18 appearances, scoring three times and adding a pair of assists from right wing-back. The defender heads into the off-season as the top choice on the right flank for the Eagles.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Third goal of season Buta scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Buta found the back of the net in the 40th minute scoring Frankfurt's second goal of the match. The goal was the third in 16 appearances for the defender and his first since February.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Buta is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Buta returns from a knee injury in time to start for Frankfurt on Saturday. The wing-back has appeared in seven matches scoring twice and providing two assists.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Buta picked up a minor knee injury and was training individually Wednesday.

Impact Buta will be in doubt for Saturday's trip to Stuttgart after picking up a knee injury earlier in the week. If he can recover in time, the midfielder will likely feature in the starting lineup. Since coming back from his long-term knee injury, Buta has totaled two goals, two assists and 14 tackles (seven won) in the last eight matches.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up one of two goals Buta had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice (one accurate) and making five tackles (winning one) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.

Impact Buta set up Randal Kolo Muani in the 22nd minute assisting Frankfurt's first goal. The assist was the second in seven appearances for the wing-back while his five tackles tied for the team-high total in the win.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Buta assisted one goal from two chances created, sent in one accurate cross and made one clearance in 30 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 loss at Leipzig.

Impact Buta subbed on in the second half and assisted Djibril Sow in the 61st minute. The midfielder now has two goals and one assist. That was his seventh appearance (four starts) in the season since recovering from a knee injury.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal during start Buta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact After some promising performances across his first two substitute appearances following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Buta was added to Eintracht Frankfurt's starting XI across the team's last two games. Now, the wide midfielder has two goals across his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns, scores goal Buta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win over Schalke.

Impact Buta logged his first appearance of the 2022-23 Bundesliga. Using help from Rafael Santos Borre, he also has a goal to the campaign. Buta will try maintaining good health during 2023 after sitting out so much of 2022 injured.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in friendly Buta (knee) played during Eintracht Frankfurt's tour of Japan.

Impact Buta saw playing time during a tour of Japan and is expected to be fully fit when the second half of the Bundesliga kicks off. The defender has yet to make an appearance since joining Frankfurt, but when he does he could see playing time at wing-back, and in central defense.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing to ramp up training Buta (knee) is continuing to take a bigger role in team training, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Buta is slowly ramping up his return from a long-term knee injury. The defender will likely see immediate playing time when healthy, but that will certainly be after the Winter break. Buta should see playing time in friendlies and ramp up matches during the two month break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out long-term Buta (knee) remains out long-term, with little hope of returning before the World Cup, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Buta suffered complications with his knee surgery and is now trending towards sitting out until after the World Cup. The good news is that will give him two months to recover without missing any matches, the bad news is it will leave Frankfurt without any healthy right-backs until after the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Buta (knee) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash with Hertha Berlin. Manager Oliver Glasner told reporters, "Aurelio Buta and Jerome Onguene are out injured, everyone else is...

Impact Buta will miss his second straight contest as he continues to work his way back from a knee problem. Even once cleared to play, the defender is far from a lock for the starting XI, making him a mid-range fantasy target at best. In the meantime, the club is poised to continue utilizing a back-three with Almamy Toure, Tuta and Evan N'Dicka.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Buta is not expected to play against Bayern Munich on Friday due to a knee injury, per Bundesliga.com.

Impact Buta started two of the club's six Europa League contests last year, so his absence is unlikely to significantly impact the starting XI. Still, without Buta in the squad, the club will almost certainly have to implement a back-three, especially with Jerome Onguene (thigh) also unavailable.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive dribbling, accurate crossing, but issues with positioning - what Celtic fans should expect if Aurelio Buta signs Celtic have finally filled one of their problem positions, but what will the former Antwerp man bring to the table?

JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Impressive dribbling, accurate crossing, but issues with positioning - what Celtic fans should expect from Aurelio Buta Celtic have finally filled one of their problem positions, but what will the former Antwerp man bring to the table?

JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM