Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt must miss 37‑year‑old goalkeeper Jens Grahl due to a thigh injury – a heavy blow as Kauã Santos (23) also sits out with a knee ligament tear. The club announced the news on Tuesday, leaving the team without an experienced keeper for the upcoming fixture.
Who is affected?
Jens Grahl, who only appeared in the 5‑0 cup first‑round win over FV Engers 07, suffered a thigh injury in training. According to the club statement, he will "not be available in the coming weeks." At the same time, Kauã Santos, who joined from Santos FC in Brazil, is out with a knee ligament tear.
Why does this matter for the Hessen?
Without Grahl and Santos, Michael Zetterer (30) is the only seasoned goalkeeper in the squad. Coach Albert Riera now faces the decision of promoting the young Bosnian Amil Siljevic (19), who has only played in the Hessenliga and Youth League so far. Siljevic has yet to make his professional debut but was regularly listed in the Europa League squad last season.
What does this mean for the next matches?
If the summer signing also becomes unavailable, the goalkeeper shortage could heavily affect Eintracht Frankfurt's starting eleven. Riera may be forced to place an outfield player in goal or arrange an emergency loan. The team must now prepare for upcoming fixtures without its regular keepers.
What does the current goalkeeper stats look like?
| Goalkeeper | Age | Market value | Appearances 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jens Grahl | 37 | €200k | 1 (cup win) |
| Kauã Santos | 23 | – | 0 |
| Michael Zetterer | 30 | – | 5 |
| Amil Siljevic | 19 | – | 0 |
The situation highlights the importance of a deep squad for Eintracht Frankfurt, especially in a season plagued by muscle injuries. The medical department is under pressure to get players back quickly while the coaching staff searches for short‑term solutions.
