Eintracht Frankfurt coach Albert Riera expects Ansgar Knauff back in training next week

2026-03-14 - 00:04

Eintracht Frankfurt are close to welcoming Ansgar Knauff back, with the winger expected to rejoin team training in the coming week after his recent layoff. The 23-year-old underwent a surprise abdominal operation in mid-February, which temporarily halted his promising run of form. “Ansgar is doing well. He'll probably be able to join us next week,” head coach Albert Riera explained ahead of the Bundesliga clash with 1. FC Heidenheim, signalling steady progress in Knauff’s recovery. Before his setback, Knauff had been impressing on the flanks with increasingly confident performances and growing influence in the final third. Riera confirmed that Knauff will still miss the upcoming game against Heidenheim but hinted that a full return is not far away. Around the international break, the dynamic wide man is expected to be fully ready to “attack again” and compete for his place in the starting XI. His comeback would be a timely boost for Frankfurt as they push on in the league and look to add more pace and directness to their attacking options in the crucial weeks ahead. Send your news stories to [email protected] and via WhatsApp on +233 546310076.