Eintracht Frankfurt will be without German-Ghanaian attacker Ansgar Knauff for the foreseeable future after confirming that the winger has undergone surgery, dealing a blow to the club’s push for European qualification.
The Bundesliga side, who currently sit seventh in the league standings, announced on Tuesday that Knauff had abdominal surgery on Monday, February 16.
While the procedure was described as successful, the club did not provide a specific timeline for his return, stating only that the 24-year-old will be unavailable until further notice.
Knauff’s absence comes at a delicate stage of the season, with Eintracht Frankfurt battling to stay firmly in contention for European places. The versatile forward has been a regular feature in the squad, operating mainly on the right flank and offering both pace and direct attacking threat.
So far this season, Knauff has made 30 appearances across all competitions, contributing seven goals and three assists, numbers that underline his importance to the team’s attacking setup.
His time on the sidelines will now force the coaching staff to adjust their plans as they navigate a demanding run of fixtures without one of their key wide options.
