Junior Dina Ebimbe
S04
RW
Half-Space Orchestrator
Nov 21, 2000 (25)
Right
6'0"
168 lb
Schalke 04Plays in DFB Pokal
Junior (ankle) played in the 5-2 win over Hallescher in the DFB Pokal on Monday.
Analysis: Junior started and played the opening 45 minutes in this cup match, so he should be ready for the Bundesliga opener Sunday against Augsburg. He should see steady, regular playing time in Schalke's midfield if he stays healthy.
Fully returns to team training
Junior completed a full training session with Schalke on Wednesday for the first time since his ankle issue, according to WAZ.
Analysis: Junior suffered the injury roughly a week and a half ago in a friendly against Atalanta after taking a blow to his left ankle, and had been limited to individual training in the time since as he worked through the pain. Having now put that phase behind him, his return gives coach Miron Muslic another option on the right flank just in time for the start of the competitive season, an area recently manned by Dejan Ljubicic. Junior is expected to be in contention for a role now that he's cleared to train fully with the group.
Training individually
Junior is training individually after suffering an ankle injury from an opponent's foul during Saturday's friendly against Atalanta, the club announced.
Analysis: Junior's debut for Schalke came just two days after signing his contract, and while he lasted until halftime, even completing sprints with the fitness coach during the break, he complained of pain when putting weight on the foot after the final whistle, ultimately leaving for home with his foot bandaged and an ice pack on the ankle. That earlier scare has now carried over into this week, tempering what had otherwise been a promising first outing. Junior is expected to continue his individualized program as Schalke's preseason continues.
Deals with ankle discomfort
Junior was dealing with discomfort in his left ankle after a blow taken during the first half of Saturday's 3-0 friendly loss to Atalanta, according to WAZ.
Analysis: Junior made his Schalke debut in the starting lineup just two days after signing his contract, and while he lasted until halftime, even completing sprints with the fitness coach during the break, he complained of pain when putting weight on the foot after the final whistle. He ultimately left for home with his foot bandaged and an ice pack on the ankle, tempering what had otherwise been a promising first outing. No further details on the severity of the issue have been disclosed at this stage. Ebimbe is expected to be reassessed as Schalke's preseason continues.
Signs with Schalke
Junior has signed with Schalke through June 2028, joining from Eintracht Frankfurt, according to the club. Director of professional football Youri Mulder said "We have been looking at his profile for a while and now had the opportunity to sign Junior after good talks with Eintracht Frankfurt."
Analysis: Junior spent last season on loan at Stade Brestois in France and has recorded 14 goal involvements across 57 Bundesliga appearances, having come through PSG's academy and featured in the Champions League with both PSG and Frankfurt. The 25 year old Cameroon international, capped three times for his country, will wear the number 29 shirt as he begins the next chapter of his career.
Starts in first preseason test
Dina Ebimbe missed Brest's final match of last season with an undisclosed issue while on loan there, and now back with parent club Eintracht Frankfurt following the end of that loan, he is in the starting lineup for the Bundesliga side in their first pre-season friendly.
Analysis: Junior closed out his loan at Brest on the sidelines, missing the season finale against Angers with an issue neither club ever publicly detailed. That uncertainty is now behind him, with the loan over and Junior back at Frankfurt, his parent club, he started their preseason opener against FC GieBen, a strong early indicator of full fitness. His health and performance level over this preseason under new-old coach Adi Hutter could go a long way toward determining whether he gets a genuine opportunity to stay and compete for minutes at Frankfurt
Returns to Frankfurt
Junior will return to parent club Eintracht Frankfurt following the conclusion of his loan spell at Brest.
Analysis: Junior made 27 Ligue 1 appearances including 15 starts across 1,167 minutes, contributing five goals and nine chances created alongside 25 tackles and six interceptions throughout the campaign. Junior had previously made 57 Bundesliga appearances across two full seasons for Frankfurt, scoring eight goals and providing four assists, and now heads back to the club where his future will be assessed heading into the 2026/27 season.
Out for season finale
Junior (undisclosed) was not included in the squad for Sunday's final fixture of the season against Angers, bringing his campaign to a premature end, according to the club.
Analysis: Junior finishes the season with five goals, 25 tackles and six interceptions across 27 Ligue 1 appearances, having been a consistent contributor on both sides of the pitch throughout the campaign. Remy Labeau is expected to start on the left wing in his absence as Brest close out their season against Angers.
Uncertain for season finale
Junior (undisclosed) is uncertain for Sunday's season finale against Angers, according to Ouest France.
Analysis: Junior is dealing with an undisclosed issue and no details have been provided on the nature of the problem, leaving his availability for the final fixture of Brest's season unclear. The club will assess his condition ahead of Sunday's kickoff before making a final call on his involvement against the Angevins at Le Ble. If he had to miss the clash, Remy Labeau will likely start in his spot on the left wing.
Scores on Friday
Eric Junior scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 3-3 draw against Lens. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minute.
Analysis: Dina Ebimbe scored the team's third goal in the match which was his fifth in the league campaign. It was his third goal in the last three league fixtures. Dina Ebimbe also made an interception. To go with that, Dina Ebimbe provided an assist.
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