ANTON STACH NEWS

Recovers from illness Stach (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Stach returns from an illness which kept him out of mid week action in the Europa League. The midfielder is replaced in the starting XI by Umut Tohumcu.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up illness Stach is out for Wednesday's match against Midtjylland, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Unfortunately, two are out ill. Anton will be missing tomorrow."

Impact Stach is set to miss his first match of the season Wednesday, having been placed on the injury list due to an illness. This will force a change, with Umot Tohumcu or Marco John as his likely replacements. He will have until Sunday to heal up before their next match, giving him a decent chance of returning by then.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winner Stach assisted one goal from two chances created and took two corners in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Dortmund.

Impact Stach registered his first assist in the Bundesliga since signing from Mainz in the summer. The defensive side to his game was also on show as he made two interceptions, four clearances and won one of two tackles. He has appeared in all but one game this season.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Hoffenheim Stach completed a permanent transfer to Hoffenheim from Mainz, Hoffenheim announced.

Impact Stach makes the switch to Hoffenheim after two successful seasons in Mainz. It's a big loss for Mainz after Stach started both matches to open the Bundesliga. In Hoffenheim Stach will face competition for a starting role from Ihlas Bebou, Marius Bulter and Wout Weghorst. For Mainz Nelson Weiper could step into a bigger role now that Stach has departed.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to five goals Stach logged one goal on 36 shots (10 on goal) and four assists on 31 chances created and 62 crosses (18 accurate) across his 30 appearances of FSV Mainz 05's 2022-23 season.

Impact In terms of goal and assist output, Stach's rates slipped compared to the previous Bundesliga season. He logged fewer assists and the same amount of goals on more appearances. Yet, Stach continued to be used as a regular part of FSV Mainz 05's starting XI. Thanks to another reasonable finish involving the team, he is expected to continue being part of its main eleven until further notice.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Eintracht Stach (illness) is in Mainz's starting lineup to take on Eintracht Frankfurt Saturday.

Impact Stach returns to the XI Saturday after missing last weekend's loss to Schalke with an illness.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Saturday Stach (illness) is set to be an option for Saturday's clash with Franfurt, according to manager Bo Svensson. "Stachi wasn't doing well. The two-day break helped him and he's fit ag...

Impact Stach had to miss last match with an illness, but has recovered and expected to start Saturday. He's been given the call to start five times in the last eight games, totaling an assist with 21 crosses (seven accurate) and 13 interceptions in that span.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Schalke Stach is not in Mainz's match day squad to face FC Schalke on Friday due to an illness.

Impact Stach has taken 10 shots and recorded an assist from eight chances created across his last eight Bundesliga appearances (five starts) in attacking midfield, but he will miss out on Friday's game due to gastrointestinal distress.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Substituted in draw Stach generated one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Stach failed to create anything of importance and has been poor in consecutive matches against FC Koln and Werder Bremen. He has five goal involvements in 25 games and last scored a goal in October. He averages 1.3 interceptions and one tackle per game. The next game versus Bayern would be interesting as Bayern face Manchester City in the Champions league mid-week and are likely to be fatigued.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally logs assist Stach assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over RB Leipzig.

Impact Stach's momentum indicated he was bound for an assist soon. He logged such to FSV Mainz 05's first goal, which Ludovic Ajorque scored. The assist was Stach's first since Oct. 15, ending a long period of appearances during which he failed to contribute directly to any goals.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills up stat sheet Stach took two shots (one on target), created one chance, recorded four crosses (two accurate) and intercepted four passes in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Freiburg.

Impact Stach had a solid performance Sunday, as he led the team in shots taken (two), crosses (four) and accurate crosses (two). He also created one chance and took one corner kick. He had a nice defensive outing as well, as he attempted one tackle, intercepted four passes and made two clearances in his 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half Stach played the second half during Saturday's 1-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Stach returned from a mild cold and played the second half of Saturday's win. The midfielder did well throughout his time on the pitch, sending in a pair of crosses and creating a chance. Stach has seen playing time in every match since the World Cup break and started the two matches before coming down with the cold.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Stach (cold) took full part in team training Thursday, Allgemeine Zeitung reports.

Impact Stach is back in full team training after a cold ruled him out for a clash with Gladbach last time out. The midfielder appears set to return to the starting XI for a Saturday clash with Hoffenheim.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with cold Stach is not in Mainz's match day squad for Friday's clash against Borussia Monchengladbach due to a cold.

Impact Stach has tallied one goal and three assists in 19 Bundesliga matches (14 starts) this season for Mainz, but he will not be involved Friday due to an illness. Dominik Kohr is replacing him in midfield against Gladbach.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four goal contributions early Stach has scored once and provided three assists during 13 appearances in the Bundesliga.

Impact Stach set an impressive pace during his first season with Mainz, scoring once and assisting six times. The midfielder is on pace to blow past that, with one goal and three assists with more than half the season still to play. If Stach can provide some more consistent goal-scoring he could be a premium option in the second half.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Stach scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating a chance during Friday's 5-0 win over Koln.

Impact Stach found the back of the net in the 40th minute scoring Mainz's third goal of the match. The goal was the first in nine league appearances for the midfielder as he's also provided three assists while creating 11 chances.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Werder Stach provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created two chances and made one tackle, one clearance and five interceptions during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Stach had another very productive outing, being active on both ends of the pitch and making an assist for the second consecutive game, this time setting up Lee Jae-Sung for the goal that sealed Mainz's 2-0 win in the 66th minute. Capable of playing almost anywhere in the midfield, Stach should remain one of his side's most reliable fantasy options moving forward.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second assist Stach assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw to RB Leipzig.

Impact Stach moves to two assists on the campaign as he set up Marcus Ingvartsen during Saturday's draw. The midfielder hasn't made a huge impact offensively so far in 2022/23, struggling to live up to the good form he showed during the 2021/22 campaign. Despite that Stach has been a nailed-on starter and has created eight chances, encouraging volume for his outlook moving forward.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Stach participated in Thursday's training session and will be available Friday against Hertha Berlin, according to manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Stach had started in four straight games to open the season but hasn't made it into the side in either of the last two contests. Should he be selected to start, Stach could bump Lee Jae-Sung from the starting lineup.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winner at Bochum Stach assisted one goal from three chances created, took two shots on target, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win at Bochum.

Impact Stach assisted Karim Onisiwo's winner in the 76th minute to give them three points on the road in their season debut. The midfielder led his side in chances created during the game, but also received his first yellow card. He started in 20 of his 29 appearances for the club in the last campaign, posting one goal and six assists.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists again Stach provided one assist on two chances created during Saturday's two-all draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Stach provided an assist for the third match in a row ending on a hot streak. The midfielder only managed one goal and six assists all season, though he should offer some fantasy value in 2022/23. Stach made 29 appearances and 20 starts, though he played his way into consistent starting time by the end of the season.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road win Stach assisted one goal from four chances created, took one off-target shot and sent in eight crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win at Hertha Berlin.

Impact Stach assisted Stefan Bell's game-winner in the 81st minute to give them three points on the road. The midfielder now has five assists in the season, and he also led his side in chances created. He will look to get on the scoresheet again versus Frankfurt on Saturday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth assist of season Stach had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing six times (three accurate), creating seven chances, blocking a shot and making three interceptions during Saturda...

Impact Stach set up Moussa Niakhate in the 27th minute assisting Mainz's second goal. The assist was the fourth of the season for the midfielder as he finished with team-high totals in chances created, blocks and interceptions in the win.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Stach created four chances on five crosses during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Stach and Mainz as a whole were stone-walled by an impressive Stuttgart defense. The midfielder did his best to use his duty on set-pieces to break down the low block, but it just wasn't happening. Stach will hope to bounce back against Wolfsburg next time out, in what promises to be a higher-scoring affair.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Stach came off with a knock during Sunday's one-all draw with Gladbach.

Impact Stach was absolutely flying before the injury with six crosses and four chances created he looked unstoppable in the middle of the park. The knock didn't appear overly serious and the hope is that Stach will be back with the team quickly. That said a Wednesday clash with Augsburg may come too early for Stach.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE