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Unlikely to return before 2026 Burkardt (calf) is unlikely to return before the end of 2025, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "We have to wait for the MRI for Jonny Burkardt, which is still being done again...

Impact Burkardt is still awaiting an MRI about his calf injury and is out for the time being, missing a second match in a row Saturday. Unfortunately for the forward, it now remains questionable if he will make the team again this year, likely needing to wait until 2026 to be fit again. Ansgar Knauff and Elye Wahi remain the likely replacements at forward while he is out.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Undav scores again but it's not enough as 10-man Hamburg stuns Stuttgart in Bundesliga

Fabio Vieira has scored in stoppage time for Hamburger SV to upset Stuttgart 2-1 in the promoted team’s third Bundesliga win of the season

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Out until further notice Burkardt (calf) is out for the time being due to a calf injury, according to his club.

Impact Burkardt is going to hit the sidelines after injuring his calf in Wednesday's UCL match, as the forward needs some time off to recover. The club will have to do without a regular starter at forward while he is out, starting in 12 of his 15 appearances this season, while bagging 10 goals and one assist. He will likely eye a return in around two to three weeks, around the end of December, with Jean-Matteo Bahoya or Elye Wahi as replacements while he is recovering.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers calf injury Burkardt was helped off during Wednesday's clash with Atalanta.

Impact Burkardt went down holding his calf after seemingly suffering a non-contact injury. The striker had to be helped off and was replaced by Jean Bahoya. There's no exact timeline on his return, but the injury looked like a serious one, so there's reason to doubt he'll be back quickly.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Burkardt scored two goals to go with four shots (four on goal) in Saturday's 4-3 win versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Burkardt was back in the XI and back at his brilliant best during Saturday's win. The striker scored twice on four shots and was a consistent threat throughout the match. Burkardt has been one of the best in the Bundesliga throughout this season and he's showing no signs of slowing down, especially as Frankfurt continue to score for fun in all competitions.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Burkardt recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Mainz.

Impact Burkardt made 14 passes, won five duels and also made two tackles, but was lackluster offensively. Burkardt has netted six times this campaign, but has not netted in the last two games.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Burkardt scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Burkardt scored twice on three shots during a comfortable win over St. Pauli. It was always going to be a good get-right spot for Frankfurt after a rough run. The striker was back in the starting XI after being oddly dropped against Liverpool. He returned to the goals immediately after getting back in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

The next Hugo Ekitike or Omar Marmoush? Six Eintracht Frankfurt stars set for big-money transfers to Europe's elite in 2026

Eintracht Frankfurt have earned a sterling reputation for developing players from the promising bracket to top-class and selling them on for...

OCTOBER 21 • goal

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Back to scoring form with brace Burkardt scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Burkardt began his October with a goalless appearance against Bayern Munich. After a league-wide respite, the Bundesliga returned this past weekend, and he stepped up by logging his first brace for Eintracht Frankfurt. Across his last four appearances, Burkardt is averaging a goal per game, replicating the formidable form showcased with Mainz one season prior.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in garbage time Burkardt scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 5-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Burkardt scored Tuesday, though the match was already well out of hand. The striker has found his footing in the Frankfurt attack in recent weeks and has rediscovered his goalscoring touch. He will be crucial to the attack heading into the toughest run of their schedule, including matches with Bayern Munich and Liverpool.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nets Saturday Burkardt scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 6-4 win against Monchengladbach.

Impact Burkardt got in on the scoring fun Saturday, finding the back of the net once during the 10-goal shootout. The forward has been good since joining Frankfurt, consistently leading the line and involving the talented attackers around him. With the attacking unit humming nicely there's upside for every part of Frankfurt's attack. Burkardt remains the unquestioned top-choice striker.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund beats Mainz 2-0 to keep pace with Bayern in Bundesliga, Frankfurt wins 10-goal spectacle

Karim Adeyemi has scored again as Borussia Dortmund kept pace with Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich by beating Mainz 2-0 away

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Nets on lone shot Burkardt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-3 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Burkardt was efficient Sunday, coming on, taking one shot and finding the back of the net. In the end it wasn't enough for a result, but it's another goal for Burkardt. He's been a bit mixed since making the move to Frankfurt, but he's shown the goalscoring that made him one of the most sought-after strikers in Germany in recent weeks. Burkardt will rotate some with a few different options, namely Elye Wahi, but on the whole he's the top choice in Frankfurt.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Burke hits Bundesliga hat trick as Union Berlin beats Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3, Dortmund wins

Scottish forward Oliver Burke scored a hat trick and Union Berlin delivered a master class in counterattacking soccer before holding on to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 away in th...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Nets brace Burkardt scored two goals and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Thursday's 5-1 victory over Galatasaray. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5th...

Impact Burkardt put together a brilliant day to kick off the Champions League, he scored a brace, set up a goal and looked every bit the next in line to the Frankfurt striker factory. The forward moved well, caused issues for the backline and showed a poachers instinct in the box. He will continue to lead the Frankfurt line in all competitions as long as he stays fit.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Leverkusen Burkhardt (back) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Leverkusen.

Impact Burkhardt was expected to be available for this clash after overcoming a back injury, and the striker will lead the way upfront. He has yet to score a goal in the current Bundesliga campaign, though.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back available Friday Burkardt (back) is back available for Friday's clash against Leverkusen, coach Dino Toppmoller said in the press conference.

Impact Burkardt was ruled out of the game against Hoffenheim before the break due to back issues but has now fully recovered and is back fit for Friday's clash against Leverkusen. This is good news for the eagles since he is an undisputed starter in the frontline with his new club and will likely return directly to a starting role on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with back issues Burkardt is suffering from back issues and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, the club announced.

Impact Burkardt is still dealing with back issues and is therefore not in the match squad for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim. The striker will hope to recover during the international break to be back available for the next fixture against Leverkusen on Sept. 12. Until then, Elye Wahi is getting the start and will see increased playing time for the eagles.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starts during preseason Burkardt (heel) started and played 45 minutes in a friendly against FSV Frankfurt.

Impact Burkardt made his way back to the field this week after his last season, which ended with a heel injury, with the forward seeing time during a friendly. He was a regular sight on the field with Mainz last campaign, with his 28 starts in 29 appearances, notching 20 goal contributions as well. That said, he will look to continue in this role with his new club heading into the new campaign.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Frankfurt signs Germany forward Jonathan Burkardt from Bundesliga rival Mainz

Eintracht Frankfurt has signed Germany forward Jonathan Burkardt from Bundesliga rival Mainz

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Signs contract extension Burkardt (heel) signed a contract extension with Mainz on Friday that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2029/30 season.

Impact The striker is rehabbing from a heel injury sustained during international duty, but that didn't stop the team from signing him to a new deal. Burkardt is a key player for Mainz and is coming off an excellent 2024/25 campaign, bagging 18 goals and two assists across 29 appearances (28 starts) in league play.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers heel injury in training Burkardt suffered a laceration to his heel in training with the Germany squad, which required stitches, the club announced.

Impact Burkardt was forced to head back to Mainz and won't be able to participate in the Final Four due to a heel injury picked up in training during the camp with the Germany squad. Mainz's captain will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue and will begin his recovery in order to be fully back for the pre-season with Mainz.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan defender Bisseck to miss Germany games after getting injured in Champions League final

Inter Milan defender Yann Aurel Bisseck will miss Germany’s upcoming Nations League games after getting injured in the team’s Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Stiller out, Burkardt in for Germany's Nations League games

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has called up Mainz forward Jonathan Burkardt to his squad for upcoming Nations League games after Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller dropped out with an in...

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Strong end to season Burkardt scored a goal while taking five shots (three on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Burkardt converted a penalty in the 63rd minute to tie the score at two while leading Mainz with five shots. The forward ends the season with a goal in each of his final three appearances while combining for 15 shots and a chance created over that stretch.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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