Frankfurt without Knauff indefinitely after undergoing abdominal surgery

The 24-year-old attacker has been forced to undergo surgery on his affected abdominal area.

Eintracht Frankfurt’s list of absentees has worsened after the club confirmed that Ansgar Knauff will be unavailable for the time being.

According to the short online statement, the 24-year-old underwent abdominal surgery yesterday, Monday 16 February.

As a result, the versatile attacker has been ruled out until further notice – Frankfurt wished him a speedy recovery in the process.

The news comes as a blow to Albert Riera who may also be without Rasmus Kristensen after a potentially season-ending ligament injury.

Concerns over Arnaud Kalimuendo’s fitness are also present after he picked up a knock in the Hessen club’s 3-0 win over Mönchengladbach.

In total this Bundesliga campaign, former-BVB talent Knauff has made 20 appearances and contributed 4 goals in that period.

With a trip to take on Bayern Munich at 15:30 CET this Saturday, Frankfurt could be without a host of defensive and attacking personnel.

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