Overview

• Trapp has been released from Eintracht’s DFB-Pokal squad to complete transfer negotiations with Paris FC, with the fee reported at about €1 million.
• Robin Koch was swiftly appointed team captain to fill the leadership void left by Trapp’s absence.
• Jens Grahl started in goal against FV Engers and said he would be very sad if Trapp’s departure is finalised.
• Kauã Santos remains sidelined by a cruciate ligament injury, increasing the club’s reliance on interim goalkeeping options.
• Media reports identify Werder Bremen’s Michael Zetterer as the leading candidate to reinforce Eintracht’s goalkeeping ranks next season.