Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
SGE
LW (LWB)
Playmaking Forward
May 7, 2005 (21)
Right
5'11"
165 lb
FrankfurtMakes bench in friendly
Bahoya (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Brentford, according to the club.
Analysis: Bahoya had missed the recent city derby against FSV Frankfurt with minor discomfort, an absence described as purely precautionary at the time. His inclusion on the matchday squad now confirms he has recovered, though his preseason has been bumpy overall, and his continued involvement will be worth tracking as he looks to build on last season's three goals and four assists across 27 Bundesliga appearances.
Rested with minor discomfort
Bahoya (undisclosed) missed Wednesday's friendly derby against FSV Frankfurt due to minor discomfort, though the absence is said to have been purely a precautionary rest measure, according to Kicker.
Analysis: Bahoya's preseason has not gone particularly smoothly, having already missed two earlier friendlies before his recent substitute appearances, each coming after the hour mark. He finished last season with three goals and four assists across 27 Bundesliga appearances (15 starts), and his path back to full training will be worth monitoring as Frankfurt continues preseason preparations.
Back in action in offseason
Bahoya (strain) appeared as a substitute during the weekend's friendly game versus Mannheim.
Analysis: Bahoya joined the squad as they prepare for the 2026/27 season, replacing Ansgar Knauff in the second half against the third-division side. The attacker will be in contention for minutes, mainly on the left wing, in the upcoming campaign, looking to improve on his last year's output of three goals and four assists across 27 Bundesliga appearances (15 starts).
Fully training with Frankfurt
Bahoya (strain) is available again for Eintracht Frankfurt after returning to team training at the start of the week, according to hessenschau.
Analysis: Bahoya's return to training clears up a brief absence caused by mild muscular complaints that cost him appearances in the friendlies against FC GieBen and Trabzonspor. The 21-year-old is considered one of the more talented players in Frankfurt's squad, and with preseason preparations back on track for him, he'll be looking to use the coming weeks to make a strong impression on new manager Adolf Hutter.
Still recovering
Bahoya (strain) was not an option in Sunday's friendly against Trabzonspor, according to Christopher Michel of Absolut Fussball.
Analysis: Bahoya was still not an option for Frankfurt as they start their pre-season, with the attacker left on the sidelines as he recovers from injury. The good news for fans of the club is that this is not due to transfer speculation and is purely due to injury, having suffered from some muscular injuries. He will now look to return soon, as he has been involved in the pre-season training camp.
Included in preseason camp squad
Bahoya (undisclosed) has been included in the squad for Eintracht Frankfurt's preseason training camp, suggesting he is getting closer to a return, according to the club.
Analysis: Bahoya had been working individually after being left out of the club's opening friendly against FC Giessen with an undisclosed injury, a notable step back after he had returned to full training once preseason began. His inclusion in the camp squad is an encouraging sign following multiple leg related issues over the past year, and his participation over the coming days should provide more clarity on when he can return to full training.
Sidelined, working alone
Bahoya (undisclosed) is working individually, the club announced.
Analysis: Bahoya had returned to full training once Frankfurt's preseason began, only to then be left out entirely for the club's opening friendly against FC Giessen with an injury of undisclosed nature, according to Christopher Michel of Absolut Eintracht. Going from full training to missing a match this quickly is a notable shift given he has already dealt with multiple leg related issues over the past year. The next training session and the following friendly against Waldhof Mannheim on Aug. 1 should offer a clearer picture of the severity. Bahoya is expected to continue his individual work in the meantime as the club monitors his status.
Misses friendly with injury
Bahoya was not part of Eintracht Frankfurt's squad for the club's first pre-season friendly against FC GieBen, missing out with an injury, Christopher Michel of Absolut Eintracht reports.
Analysis: Bahoya had cleared the first hurdle of this recovery, training fully alongside teammates once Frankfurt's preseason began, only to then be left out of the squad entirely for the opening friendly with no specified injury. Going from fully training to missing a match this quickly is a genuine red flag rather than routine caution, particularly given he's already dealt with multiple leg-related issues over the past year. The next training session and the following friendly against Waldhof Mannheim on August 1 should offer a clearer read on how serious this actually is.
Back in group for preseason start
Bahoya (undisclosed) was among the players present for Eintracht Frankfurt's first pre-season training session under new head coach Adi Hutter, a positive sign after MRI scans found no structural damage from his early withdrawal in the season finale against VfB Stuttgart in May, per Frankfurt Rundschau.
Analysis: Bahoya's early exit in the finale against Stuttgart in May initially raised concern given his history of thigh trouble that season, but MRI scans found no structural damage, and the club managed his workload carefully through the rest of that month. His presence in the group for Adi Hutter's first pre-season training session, confirms he heads into the new campaign without an injury cloud hanging over him.
Forced off in season finale
Bahoya (knock) was forced off in the 17th minute of Saturday's final match of the season against Stuttgart, with no further details provided on the nature of the issue.
Analysis: Bahoya's early exit brought a premature end to what had otherwise been an encouraging campaign, finishing the season with three goals and four assists across 35 appearances in all competitions. The extent of the injury remains unknown, leaving his condition heading into the offseason uncertain. The young winger has shown considerable promise this season, and staying healthy will be the key factor in his continued development heading into next campaign.
Option for end of season
Bahoya (thigh) has cleared his injury and is fit for the end of the season, according to manager Albert Riera. "All other players are candidates for the squad."
Analysis: Bahoya has been partially training this week, and that is leading to his return, ending his four-match absence. The attacker will look to return to the starting XI immediately, as he did start in the six games before his injury, recording four goal contributions during that span. With seven goal contributions in 24 appearances (24 starts) this season, he has started to make a name for himself, looking for a string end to propel him into the next campaign.
Returns to partial training
Bahoya (thigh) has returned to partial team training Wednesday and remains a doubt to return for Saturday's clash against Hamburger, according to the club.
Analysis: Bahoya has missed four consecutive Bundesliga matches with a thigh injury, making his return to the training pitch a welcome development for Frankfurt heading into the weekend. The club will assess how he responds to the partial sessions over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement against the Red Shorts, with the young French winger having contributed one goal and three assists in his last six appearances before the injury struck.
Won't face Augsburg
Bahoya (thigh) won't be an option to face Augsburg on Saturday, according to manager Albert Riera. "Bahoya remains unavailable for selection."
Analysis: Bahoya was planning to return in this fixture, but the winger isn't ready to do so. His potential return to action might come against Hamburg on May 2, but his involvement in training over the next few days will determine that. The Augsburg match will be Bahoya's fourth consecutive absence in domestic play.
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