Eintracht Frankfurt's midfielder Mario Goetze suffered a muscle injury during the Europa League match against Tottenham, leading to his early substitution after just 17 minutes of play. Coach Dino Toppmoeller confirmed Goetze's potential season-long absence pending further evaluation from a scan. The injury occurred during Frankfurt's 1-0 home loss to Tottenham, ending their Europa League campaign as they were eliminated 2-1 on aggregate.
Goetze, a vital player for Frankfurt this season, had previously scored twice in the Europa League quarter-finals and contributed significantly to the team's current third-place standing in the Bundesliga. The 32-year-old's absence could impact Frankfurt's performance as they aim for their best league finish in decades after their 2022 Europa League triumph.