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ALL HIGHLIGHTS | BUNDESLIGA | MATCHDAY 06

14 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Jeremiaha Maluze - Completes 90 minutes with U21 side Maluze (adductor) made his return to competitive action Saturday, playing the full 90 minutes in Eintracht Frankfurt U21's 2-1 victory over Kaiserslautern, according to Nachwuchs.

Impact Maluze took another significant step in his recovery after recently being sidelined by an adductor injury. The center-back had already returned to Frankfurt's senior matchday squad for the 1-0 Bundesliga victory against Koln but remained unused on the bench. His full 90-minute appearance with the U21 side suggests he is regaining match fitness and could soon become a more regular option for the first team. However, he still faces competition for playing time in Frankfurt's central defense.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Younes Ebnoutalib - Claims all three points Ebnoutalib scored a goal while taking five shots (two on goal) during Friday's 1-0 win over Koln.

Impact Ebnoutalib found the back of the net in the 77th minute while leading Frankfurt with his five shots. The forward has two goals to go along with 10 shots and two chances created over his last three appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ritsu Doan - Creates three chances Doan took an off target shot, crossed three times (one accurate) and created three chances during Friday's 1-0 win over Koln.

Impact Doan was held off the scoresheet while leading Frankfurt with his three chances created in the match. The midfielder has combined for an assist, three shots, six crosses and six chances created over his last three starts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fares Chaibi - Shines in return to starting XI Chaibi took six shots (four on goal), crossed 10 times (two accurate) and created two chances during Friday's 1-0 win over Koln.

Impact Chaibi was held off the scoresheet but led Frankfurt in both shots and crosses during Friday's win. The match marked the first time Chaibi was in the starting XI since August 29th after recovering from an undisclosed injury.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Noah Atubolu - Three saves in clean sheet Atubolu kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Friday's 1-0 win over Koln.

Impact Atubolu helped Frankfurt to all three points by blanking Koln on Friday. The clean sheet was the first of Atubolu's Frankfurt career as he's combined to allow eight goals while making 12 saves over his last three starts. Frankfurt head to Dortmund next weekend.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Helps Frankfurt to clean sheet Koch made four interceptions, three tackles and 11 clearances during Friday's 1-0 win over Koln.

Impact Koch was a part of the Frankurt back line that kept a clean sheet Friday leading his side in interceptions and clearances. The defender has combined for four tackles, five interceptions and 24 clearances over his last three starts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nnamdi Collins - Forced off Friday Collins was forced off in the 71st minute of Eintracht Frankfurt's match against 1. FC Koln with an apparent foot injury.

Impact Collins picked up a left-foot problem against 1. FC Koln after twisting the foot during a defensive challenge and tried to continue before eventually leaving the pitch in the 71st minute. He received brief treatment but was unable to see out the match, and the lack of further details makes his recovery timeline difficult to assess. Eintracht Frankfurt will need to evaluate the injury before determining his availability.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Hojlund - Ruled out against Koln Hojlund (thigh) has been ruled out for Friday's Bundesliga clash against FC Koln after sustaining a knock to his thigh during training, according to the club.

Impact Hojlund will miss Friday's meeting with Koln after picking up a thigh injury in training. His absence is considered precautionary, with the midfielder expected to resume team training soon. The issue appears relatively minor and is unlikely to result in an extended spell on the sidelines. Hojlund could return to contention for next Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund, provided he recovers without complications.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiaha Maluze - Returns to matchday squad Maluze (groin) is on the bench for Friday's Bundesliga clash against FC Koln after recovering from an adductor injury and subsequent illness.

Impact Maluze returns to Frankfurt's matchday squad after nearly four weeks on the sidelines due to an adductor injury, with a subsequent illness further delaying his recovery. The 21-year-old defender recently resumed full team training but was unavailable against RB Leipzig. His inclusion among the substitutes marks an important step toward his competitive comeback, although he could be eased back into action given his lengthy absence.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiaha Maluze - Could return against FC Koln Maluze (groin) has resumed full team training after recovering from an adductor injury and subsequent illness, but his availability for Friday's Bundesliga clash against FC Koln re...

Impact Maluze has returned to group training after an adductor injury kept him sidelined for nearly four weeks, with a subsequent illness further delaying his comeback. The 21-year-old defender had previously resumed partial training but was unavailable against RB Leipzig. Manager Adi Hutter praised his development since preseason while emphasizing the need to gradually rebuild his fitness rather than rush him back into competitive action. Maluze could return to the squad against Koln, although his involvement will depend on how he responds to the increased training workload.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Keeps starting spot and captaincy Koch will start Friday's Bundesliga clash against FC Koln and retain the captaincy despite being substituted at halftime against RB Leipzig, according to coach Adi Hutter. "Robin w...

Impact Koch was withdrawn at halftime during Frankfurt's 6-0 defeat to RB Leipzig following a disappointing defensive performance. However, manager Adi Hutter has publicly backed the center-back and confirmed that he will retain both his starting position and captaincy against Koln. The coach held several discussions with Koch following the defeat and emphasized that the substitution was performance-related rather than a change in his leadership role. Koch remains a key figure in Frankfurt's defense despite his recent struggles.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Noah Atubolu - Struggles in loss Atubolu recorded four saves and allowed six goals in Saturday's 6-0 defeat to RB Leipzig.

Impact Atubolu faced 10 shots and made four saves during Saturday's loss, the math on that is enough to speak about how poorly this match went. He conceded six goals and was unable to do anything to stem the tide of the Leipzig attack. It was a day to forget for Atubolu and the rest of the team. He will hope to bounce back against Koln.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Fares Chaibi - Returns to squad Chaibi (undisclosed) is available from the bench for Saturday's match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Chaibi has overcome the fitness concern that ruled him out before the international break to earn a place on the bench against Leipzig.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiaha Maluze - Illness delays return Maluze (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig despite partially returning to team training, as an illness has delayed his recovery, according to coach A...

Impact Maluze has made progress in his recovery from the adductor injury that has kept him sidelined for nearly four weeks, having recently resumed partial team training. However, an illness has now interrupted his comeback, ruling him out against Leipzig despite initial hopes of a return after the international break. The midfielder's timeline for resuming full training remains uncertain, although his recent progress suggests he could be approaching a return once the illness subsides. Maluze had registered an assist in his first competitive start before suffering the injury.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Can Uzun - In contention against Leipzig Uzun (thigh) has returned to full team training after missing Turkey's last two international matches as a precaution and is available for Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig, alth...

Impact Uzun appears to have recovered from the thigh issue that kept him out of Turkey's matches against Belgium and Italy, with his return to full training confirming the expected recovery timeline. The attacking midfielder is now back in contention against Leipzig, although manager Adi Hutter has yet to decide whether he will feature in the starting lineup. Competition for attacking positions remains significant, with Jonathan Burkardt, Younes Ebnoutalib and Ritsu Doan also pushing for starting roles. Uzun could therefore be used off the bench despite his improved fitness.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Onyedika - Leaves Nigeria camp early Onyedika will not play in Nigeria's final match of the international window and will return to Frankfurt early, following an agreement between Eintracht Frankfurt and the Nigerian...

Impact Onyedika had been dealing with a shoulder issue after the 2-2 draw with Freiburg. He was rested for Nigeria's opening qualifier against Madagascar and played 14 minutes off the bench in the loss to Guinea-Bissau. The early return gives him extra time to prepare for the Bundesliga restart, though the source gives no reason for the decision, so his fitness is worth checking once he is back.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ritsu Doan - Scores winner against New Zealand Doan played the full 90 minutes and scored the winner in Japan's 2-1 victory over New Zealand on Monday, according to his club.

Impact Doan provided an assist in Frankfurt's 2-2 draw with Freiburg before the break, and this goal gives him fresh momentum after he has struggled to produce the volume expected of him. He and Can Uzun have rotated at times this season, but he should get plenty of chances once the Bundesliga resumes.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nnamdi Collins - Called up by Germany U21 squad Collins was called by up Germany U21 for the match against Georgia on Tuesday, his club announced Monday.

Impact Collins made his 2026/27 Bundesliga debut against Freiburg on Sept. 19 just before the break, coming off the bench and playing 29 minutes. He'll try to get some much-needed playing time with Germany but won't miss time at the domestic level, as he should be back in time to play for Frankfurt against RB Leipzig on Saturday, Oct. 10, when the Bundesliga resumes.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Can Uzun - Expected back against Leipzig Uzun (thigh) will miss Turkey's match against Italy on Monday but is expected to return to full training and be available for Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig, according to Bild...

Impact Uzun will sit out a second consecutive international match after also missing the clash against Belgium, though his absence is considered precautionary. The attacking midfielder is expected to resume full team training before the weekend and should be in contention against Leipzig if his recovery continues as planned. Competition for attacking places remains significant, with Jonathan Burkardt, Younes Ebnoutalib and Ritsu Doan also pushing for starting roles.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Can Uzun - Absence deemed precautionary Uzun was removed from the squad for Friday's match against Belgium due to load management and cautionary reasons, according to Christopher Michel of Absolut Fussball.

Impact Uzun was a worry to some Frankfurt fans Friday after he was dropped from Turkiye's team, but the reason is now clearer. The attacker was sat as a precautionary measure, needing to manage his workload and not overdo it during the break, having already started in all four games this season for his club. That said, his availability for their first match after the break against Leipzig on Oct. 10 still seems to be in the picture, that is, unless a setback or further injury is revealed.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Can Uzun - Sits out with muscle issue Uzun will miss Turkey's upcoming match against Belgium due to a minor muscular issue, though the decision is considered precautionary, according to BOLD.

Impact Uzun is having his workload managed after experiencing minor muscular discomfort, with the issue not currently expected to result in a significant absence. The attacking midfielder is expected to recover in time for Eintracht Frankfurt's Oct. 10 trip to RB Leipzig, though his progress will need to be monitored before then. His absence from Turkey's next match should give him additional time to recover ahead of his return to club duty.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiaha Maluze - Could return against Leipzig Maluze (groin) continues working on the pitch during the international break as he builds back toward the team following his injury setback, with ball exercises also part of his pr...

Impact Maluze has been sidelined for around three weeks due to the adductor muscle injury, but the club is said to be confident he will soon be an option again, potentially even enough for a squad spot against RB Leipzig on Oct. 10. His return would be a welcome boost after he had delivered an assist in his first competitive start before the setback.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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