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Out to face Bayern Munich Da Costa (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Bo Henriksen. "Danny was on there field again yesterday, today he wants to do a little more...

Impact Da Costa is out for the weekend as expected, with the defender missing out due to his groin issues. However, he is already nearing a return, with the club hoping he is an option for their next contest. He has been a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Mortiz Jenz as his likely replacement.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Adductor injury confirmed Da Costa has been confirmed to have suffered a groin injury and is out for at least a week, according to his club.

Impact Da Costa has had his injury confirmed after exiting the field early Sunday, as he will be sidelined with groin issues. The good news is that they will try to get him back in tram training this week, implying the injury isn't serious. That said, he will miss Saturday's match against Bayern Munich but should eye a return against Frankfurt on Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit Sunday da Costa was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Wolfsburg with a groin injury.

Impact da Costa was forced off after just five minutes, succumbing to injury and being replaced by Andreas Hanche-Olsen. The extent of da Costa's injury should be revealed ahead of next week's match against Bayern.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Leverkusen da Costa (thigh) started and played 69 minutes in Saturday's loss to Leverkusen. He finished with one chance created, two inaccurate crosses and one interception.

Impact Da Costa left last week's match with an injury, but he didn't miss time and remained in his regular starting role. Da Costa has yet to go the full 90 in any of his four appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, leaves injured da Costa had an assist but also left injured in the first half of Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact da Costa set up Ludovic Ajorque in the sixth minute for the opening goal of the match before subbing off the match in the 43rd minute with a thigh injury. da Costa was covering for the also injured Phillipp Mwene with Aymen Barkok entering the match to replace the fullback.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Better role with new team Da Costa logged two assists on 11 chances created and 52 crosses (eight accurate) across his 23 appearances of FSV Mainz 05's 2022-23 season.

Impact It appears that returning to FSV Mainz 05 turned out well for da Costa. The 2022-23 Bundesliga was his first multi-assist campaign in three years. When fellow wide midfielder Silvan Widmer (ankle) recovers from his minor heel surgery, he and da Costa are expected to continue competing to be Mainz's preferred midfield option on the right flank.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists first goal of match da Costa had an assist while crossing eight times (two accurate) and creating four chances during Friday's 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact da Costa set up Lee Jae-Sung in the 25th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the second in 13 appearances for the wing-back as he led Mainz in both crosses and chances created in the victory.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four starts in first half da Costa made four starts and eight appearances after joining Mainz from Frankfurt.

Impact da Costa was brought in as a depth option, and has provided an assist in one of his rare starts. Injuries cost da Costa the preseason so it's possible his playing time sees an increase after the Winter break, which should give him time to return to full fitness.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday da Costa is fit and in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact da Costa returns from an illness that kept him out of last weekend's match against Bayern. The full-back starts from the bench, having made just three starts and providing one assist on the season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed as out da Costa is not in the match day squad to face FC Bayern on Saturday.

Impact da Costa misses out after coming down with an illness in the buildup to the match. The full-back will hope to recover in time to play a role next weekend against Wolfsburg.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy doubt Saturday Da Costa missed training Wednesday through illness and is unlikely to be available against Munich, Kicker.de reports.

Impact Da Costa missed training Wednesday but would likely have fallen out of the starting XI either way, due to the return of captain Silvan Widmer. Da Costa will be a rotational option even when fully fit, having made just five appearances and three starts since joining Mainz.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Werder Da Costa provided an assist, created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and made three clearances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Da Costa made just his second start of the season and made most of the opportunity, assisting Marcus Ingvartsen for the opening goal of the match with a picture-perfect cross from the right flank in the 36th minute. This was by far the best performance of the season for the full-back and he now looks fully recovered from the pelvis injury that made him miss the start of the campaign.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out once more Da Costa (pelvis) is out for Saturday's trip to Augsburg, according to manager Bo Svensson via Ligainsider.

Impact Da Costa is set to miss Saturday's trip to Augsburg, though it appears he is nearing a return to the first team. The midfielder has yet to play since joining Mainz but will likely be a rotational option at wing-back.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Da Costa (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Da Costa should be a reliable player but fitness has been an issue over the last couple of seasons. Edimilson Fernandes could have to make another appearance at right-back if Silvan Widmer (illness) is unable to play while Da Costa is out.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season opener Da Costa will miss Saturday's match against Bochum though he returned to training Thursday, according to manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Da Costa was hoping to take on a regular role after returning to Mainz, but he'll have to wait until at least game two against Union Berlin on Aug 14. Silvan Widmer started at right-back in a recent cup match so he could be the one to fill in for Da Costa for now.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Mainz Da Costa has signed a three-year contract with FSV Mainz after transferring from Eintracht Frankfurt, the club announced back in April.

Impact Da Costa tallied nine goals and 20 assists in 129 appearances in all competitions since joining Eintracht in 2017, but he has fallen behind Ansgar Knauff in the depth chart on the right wing and is now leaving the club. The 29-year-old returns to Mainz, where he started 15 Bundesliga games while on a six-month loan in Spring 2021, and he will now be competing mainly with Silvan Widmer for a spot in the XI.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Da Costa (groin) is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Da Costa's season ends on yet another disappointing note. Ever since 2018/19, when Da Costa played all 34 matches, the full-back has dealt with a plethora of injuries and poor form. In the season's since Da Costa has been loaned out or stuck on the bench or training room for Frankfurt. It's been no different in 2021/22, as Da Costa ends with seven starts (11 appearances) and no goal contributions. Da Costa is likely to be a fringe option heading into the 2022/23 campaign as well if he remains with Frankfurt.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling Thursday Da Costa (groin) is in the traveling squad for Thursday's Europa League clash with Barcelona.

Impact Da Costa is in the traveling squad Thursday, and should be fit and available following that match. Getting on the pitch will be another matter as Da Costa has truly fallen out of favor so far this season. Still Da Costa has fantasy value when starting and is a solid depth option for the end of the Bundesliga season.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Da Costa (groin) is available for Sunday's clash with Leipzig, Frankfurt announced.

Impact Da Costa is available for Sunday's match with Leipzig, as he returns from a groin injury. The full-back has been near to this return for the past two weeks and it's likely that he's finally pain-free in training. Da Costa isn't a major fantasy option this season simply due to his reduced role in the starting XI.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match against Berlin Da Costa has been ruled out of the match against Hertha Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Da Costa will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has failed to recover from a groin injury.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Da Costa (groin) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Hertha Berlin, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Da Costa is questionable for Saturday's trip to Hertha due to a pubic bone injury. The defender will be a big miss if he cannot play Saturday, and missing training Thursday isn't a good sign. Timothy Chandler is the likely starter if Da Costa is unable to play Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Left out of squad Da Costa (illness) wasn't named to the match-day squad against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday.

Impact Despite manager Oliver Glasner previously declaring da Costa would be available, it appears the defender isn't quite ready to rejoin the squad even as a substitute option. Considering the defender has made just seven appearances in Bundesliga action, few fantasy players will be impacted by da Costa's extended absence.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fully fit Da Costa is fully fit ahead of a Friday clash with Bielefeld, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Da Costa has made a return to full fitness ahead of Friday's match. The defender has fallen out of the starting XI as Frankfurt have favored a three-at-the-back formation. That said Da Costa could play a part Friday, at the very least as a depth option.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with COVID da Costa tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for Saturday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact da Costa tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's clash with Dortmund. It's unlikely he would have played a major role as Timothy Chandler has done well to secure a starting spot more consistently.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern's Bundesliga rivals Leipzig, Leverkusen both lose

Bayern Munich got a Bundesliga boost when its closest challengers Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen both lost

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Bayern's Bundesliga rivals Leipzig, Leverkusen both lose