Jessic Ngankam suffers another injury setback at Eintracht Frankfurt

Jessic Ngankam has suffered another injury setback at Eintracht Frankfurt after picking up an adductor strain, further delaying his attempt to return to competitive football.

According to Wiesbadener Kurier, the 26-year-old striker sustained the muscle injury after spending two weeks training with the club’s U21 side as he worked towards regaining match fitness.

Ngankam had been gradually reintegrated into training following persistent thigh problems that disrupted his preparations for the current campaign.

His latest setback is particularly frustrating given his previous struggles with injuries, including a serious tibia and fibula fracture suffered in April 2025 while playing for Hannover 96.

The forward subsequently underwent a lengthy rehabilitation programme before joining Wolfsberger AC on loan in February 2026.

However, his return to Frankfurt has not gone according to plan, with the latest injury ruling him out of planned Regionalliga Südwest appearances and the club’s Talent Series fixtures.

Ngankam is currently outside head coach Adi Hütter’s first-team plans as he attempts to overcome his recurring fitness problems.

Despite his difficult situation, the former Hertha Berlin attacker remains under contract with Frankfurt until June 2028.