ERIC EBIMBE NEWS

Not at training camp Junior (calf) wasn't included in Frankfurt's training camp, the club announced.

Impact Junior didn't travel for pre-season as he prepares for a move away from the club. The midfielder is thought to be fully fit, but is being kept away from the squad to avoid a distraction. Junior was a major contributor in 2023/24, but didn't contribute much last season, making seven appearances and totaling just 290 minutes.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starts to train Junior (calf) has started to train individually again, according to his club.

Impact Junior ended last season injured, but is finally starting to see some progress in his rehabilitation as we enter June, with the midfielder starting to train individually. This is solid news, although he remains away from the rest of the team. He should still be fit in time for the start of the season if all goes to plan, still having over a month to recover.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Junior (calf) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against St. Pauli.

Impact Junior was cleared to return in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out on his 11th straight match in all competitions. The midfielder will hope to recover in time for next week's season finale against Freiburg.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Junior (calf) is available for Sunday's clash with St. Pauli, per manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Junior is fit for Sunday's clash after overcoming a calf issue. The midfielder is still building his fitness and it's not clear what sort of role he might be fit for after missing the majority of the season with a variety of injuries. Junior made just one appearance since Nov. 10.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Still training individually Junior (calf) is still training individually and is unavailable for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Junior continues to train individually and remains unavailable for now. His timeline for a return is still unclear and his next opportunity to rejoin the match squad will likely come Sunday against Augsburg if he resumes team training beforehand. Until he is fully fit, Rasmus Kristensen will start on the right flank.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Trains separately, unlikely Thursday Junior (calf) did not train Wednesday and looks likely to miss out on Thursday's match against Tottenham, according to his club.

Impact Junior looks to be on the outside looking in for Thursday, as the midfielder was unable to train with the team once again Wednesday. That said, his chances of making the team seem to be slim to none, still needing more time. He will look to train within the next few days if this is the case, with the club's next contest Sunday against Heidenheim.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Eric Junior (calf) is out for Saturday's trip to Werder Bremen, per manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Eric Junior isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he deals with a calf issue and an infection. The midfielder will hope to make his return for an April 10 trip to Tottenham, though there's no exact timeline on when Eric Junior will be fit once more.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Junior (calf) has been training individually on Wednesday, the club announced.

Impact Junior is nearing a return from his calf injury but was spotted training individually on Wednesday, suggesting that Saturday's clash against Stuttgart may come too soon for him. If he misses that game, Rasmus Kristensen will likely continue to fill in for him.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Could make the squad soon Junior (calf) has been making good progress in the last two or three weeks and could return to the squad soon, coach Dino Toppmoller said in a press conference. "Junior has taken a...

Impact Junior has made solid progress in recent weeks after a long-term calf injury and could return to the squad soon if he continues on the same path. He trained partially earlier this week.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Training partially Junior (calf) is doing parts of training on Wednesday, the club announced.

Impact Junior has been sidelined for three months due to a calf injury and is currently participating in parts of team training. There is no precise timeline for his return, but he is likely to return in the upcoming weeks if his recovery progresses well.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Left out Saturday Junior (calf) is out for Saturday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Junior will remain out for Saturday's match due to an illness he picked up earlier this week that prevented him from training normally, along with his existing calf injury. His next chance to feature will be next Sunday against Kiel.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up illness Junior (illness) was not training with the team Wednesday due to a cold and is doubtful for Saturday's clash against Gladbach, the club announced. He was also dealing with a calf i...

Impact Junior last featured in early November and has been sidelined since then due to a calf injury. He did not train Wednesday because of an illness he contracted earlier in the week and remains doubtful for Saturday's game. Rasmus Kristensen has been filling in on the right flank and should continue to do so for the time being.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf injury in training Junior (calf) picked up a calf injury in training and will miss the upcoming games against Ferencvaros in the Europa League and Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga, the club announced.

Impact Junior has not played since early November, and his absence will continue after sustaining a calf injury in training on Tuesday. The injury resulted in a muscle bruise and a minor tear in the superficial muscles. He is expected to miss the next two games for Frankfurt, with a possible return against Roma in the Europa League on Jan. 30. Rasmus Kristensen has been filling in on the right flank during his absence.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not fit Junior (illness) is out for Tuesday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Junior is still not ready for a return, missing out once again due to his illness. This marks his eighth straight match out, last seeing the field in early November. He will look for a return soon, although no return date is in place.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Junior (illness) is out for Saturday's match against St. Pauli.

Impact Junior will not be an option despite having the entire winter break to recover from an illness, as he was once again left off the team sheet. This now marks his sixth straight match out, a brutal run for a midfielder who has started in five of his 10 appearances.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out sick Junior is out for Thursday's match against Lyon, according to his club.

Impact Junior is heading to the bench for Thursday, with the midfielder suffering from an illness he picked up over the past few days. This will be his third straight match out, so this won't force a change. He hopes to heal up for their next contest when they face Leipzig on Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Dina Ebimbe (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Bochum.

Impact Dina Ebimbe picked up a knock in the DFB Pokal, but is now back on the bench Saturday. The midfielder being fit enough for a call up is a good sign the injury wasn't serious, though he falls to the bench in a heavily rotated squad.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Junior was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Junior picked up the knock inside the opening 30 minutes and was forced off in favor of Nnamdi Collins. The midfielder will have the rest of the week to try and get fit before a Saturday clash with Bochum back in Bundesliga action.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent again Junior scored five times and added three assists in 31 appearances (25 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Junior's first full season in Frankfurt was brilliant. The midfielder offered talent all over the pitch and excelled in a variety of roles. He will hope to continue this form moving forward. The only knock on Junior is that he never really established himself in a particular role, he did well in attacking midfield, on the wing and in holding midfield. Still his versatility should mean Junior has plenty of chances moving forward.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game tying goal Junior scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Junior found the back of the net in the 35th minute leveling the score to earn a point for Frankfurt. The goal was the first since March for the midfielder, but his second goal involvement over his last four starts to go along with eight shots and two chances created.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid on return Eric Junior generated two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Junior got back on the pitch during Saturday's loss, putting together an all-around solid showing. The midfielder has been a consistent starting option when fit, though he doesn't often go the full 90. Still Junior should continue to see chances in the starting XI during the closing stages of the Bundesliga.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Junior (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Junior will miss no time after having to bow out early in the club's last match due to a thigh issue, as he is back on the team sheet in the starting XI Saturday. He will most likely remain in a starting role now that he is fit, having started in 23 of his 28 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Junior had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (both on goal) and crossing four times (two accurate) during Friday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Junior set up Fares Chaibi in the 55th minute assisting Frankfurt's first goal before subbing off the pitch in the 78th minute. The assist was the first goal involvement in over a month for Junior who returned from a one-match yellow card accumulation suspension in the match.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Junior is available for Friday's clash with Augsburg after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Junior picked up a ban due to yellow card accumulation and missed a one-sided loss to Stuttgart. The midfielder is now available for selection once more and should be an option straight in the starting XI for Friday's clash.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

To be suspended next week Eric Junior was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Eric Junior was shown the card in the 44th minute and will miss next week's match against Stuttgart. Donny van de Beek is a candidate to replace him in midfield.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE