Frankfurt Faces Ajax Without Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp in Europa League Clash
A shin injury sidelines the 34-year-old captain as Frankfurt seeks a quarterfinal spot with a 2-1 lead from the first leg.
- Eintracht Frankfurt's goalkeeper Kevin Trapp is out of the Europa League Round of 16 second leg against Ajax due to a shin injury.
- Backup goalkeeper Kaua Santos will replace Trapp in the crucial match scheduled for Thursday evening.
- Frankfurt holds a 2-1 advantage from the first leg and needs only a draw to advance to the quarterfinals.
- Coach Dino Toppmöller is uncertain about the availability of left-back Arthur Theate, who is recovering from muscle issues.
- Defender Robin Koch is fit to play after recovering from an illness, boosting Frankfurt's defensive options.