Rasmus Kristensen
SGEDenmark
Right
Jul 11, 1997
28
6'2"
154 lb
RB
CB
Possession Builder
FrankfurtEligible again
Kristensen is back in contention after being suspended for Friday's visit to Dortmund.
Analysis: Kristensen could see some minutes in the final Bundesliga match of the season, having just bounced back from an ankle injury in late April. He'll likely be used as a right-back, potentially splitting time on the pitch with Aurele Amenda. The experienced defender has produced three goals over 25 matches played between league and UCL action while averaging 1.5 crosses (0.2 accurate) and 2.3 tackles (1.6 won) per game this campaign.
Shown red Saturday
Kristensen was shown a red card in the 102nd minute of Saturday's match against Hamburger and will be suspended for the next Bundesliga clash against Dortmund.
Analysis: Kristensen was sent off after picking up two yellow cards in the second half of Saturday's clash against Hamburger and will miss at least one match due to suspension. The defender had just returned from injury over the past two matches, starting on the bench but nearing a return to the starting lineup, so his absence could be felt, with Aurele Amenda expected to continue starting in his place.
Fit to play Saturday
Kristensen (ankle) is fit to play and will be an option for Saturday's game against Augsburg, according to manager Albert Riera. "Kristensen is back in the squad."
Analysis: Kristensen returned to training earlier this week, and he's set to return to the squad following an eight-game absence. Kristensen has been a regular starter when available, so it wouldn't be surprising if he returns to the XI right away.
Back in partial team training
Kristensen (ankle) returned to partial team training Tuesday, marking a significant step forward in his recovery from te syndesmosis surgery he underwent around six weeks ago, according to the club.
Analysis: Kristensen had only recently been spotted completing his first running sessions on the pitch last week, making his progression to partial team training a faster turnaround than initially expected. Saturday's clash against Augsburg is likely to come too soon given the limited team training time he has had, but a return in the coming fixtures is now a realistic prospect for the Danish defender. Aurele Amenda and Ritsu Doan have been covering in his absence and may hold their roles for one more game before Kristensen pushes to regain his spot in Frankfurt's lineup during their European push.
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