FSV MAINZ 05 NEWS

Paul Nebel - Clears suspension Nebel is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Nebel has cleared his ban due to due the two yellow cards he received against Hoffenheim, with the midfielder set to return in their next contest. He is an undisputed starter in the attacking midfield when available and is expected to reclaim that spot right away.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Whips in 10 crosses Amiri had three shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Amiri returned to the team sheet Saturday after clearing his suspension, seeing the start immediately. He would have a solid outing, notching three shots, three chances created and 10 crosses despite not seeing a goal contribution. He would nearly see an assist, whipping in the corner Dominik Kohr would score on, although the assist wasn't credited.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Weiper - Assist Saturday Weiper assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Weiper saw the start for a second straight outing Saturday, seeing 76 minutes in the draw. He would earn his second goal contribution in three appearances, earning an assist in Jae-Sung Lee's 37th-minute goal. This was Weiper's first assist of the season, bringing him to four goal contributions in 19 appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Kohr - Scores from defense Kohr scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st m...

Impact Kohr thought to have had a game-winner Saturday until a late Wolfsburg goal, as he would score in the 40th minute to take the lead. This is a somewhat rare goal for the midfielder, as it is only his second of the season and his third in the past two seasons. However, he has now scored two goals in his past four appearances, appearing to be catching fire late in the season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lee Jae-sung - Scores club's opener Lee scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Lee was the first Mainz player to find the scoresheet Saturday, with the forward scoring in the 37th minute to equalize the match for the first time. This was his first goal in some time, with his last coming Feb. 22. He now has seven goals and five assists in 29 appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Allows two against Wolfsburg Zentner had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact Zentner didn't have his best outing Saturday, only making two saves while conceding two in the draw. This makes it seven straight games since his last goal clean sheet, with nine in 30 appearances this season. He will look to make it double digits before the end of the season, although it likely won't come next match when facing Bayern.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maxim Leitsch - Remains sidelined Leitsch (hip) remains sidelined for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg.

Impact Leitsch was a doubt for Saturday's game after picking up a hip injury that sidelined him in their last contest. He remains sidelined and has only been a bench option since early November after starting the season as a regular, so his absence does not affect the starting squad.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Mwene - Ruled out Saturday Mwene (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg.

Impact Mwene was a late call for Saturday's game after being forced off early in their last contest against Hoffenheim. He has been ruled out, but he is expected to remain in the mix for the starting XI over the remainder of the season as he has been a regular starter for Mainz on the left flank.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Burkardt - Makes starting XI Burkardt (infection) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg.

Impact Burkardt was expected to be available for Saturday's game after recovering from an infection. The captain is fit enough to start and should stay in the starting XI for the rest of the season as he has been an undisputed starter when healthy in the striker role for Mainz.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Mwene - Late call against Wolfsburg Mwene (undisclosed) will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg, coach Bo Henriksen said in the press conference.

Impact Mwene will face a late decision after Thursday's final training session to see if he can be part of the squad for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg after suffering an injury in their last contest. If he can't make the call, Nikolas Veratschnig will likely replace him on the left flank until he comes back.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Burkardt - Back available Saturday Burkardt (infection) has trained all week but is not yet at full training load. He will likely have limited minutes Saturday against Wolfsburg, coach Bo Henriksen said in the press...

Impact Burkardt trained all week following his infection but has not yet taken on the full training load. He will be available for Saturday's game although the coach is unsure how many minutes he will play as he is expected to be on a limit to avoid setbacks. If he does not start Nelson Weiper is likely to lead the frontline.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Burkardt - Trains partially with team Burkardt (infection) has been training partially with the team Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Burkardt was able to train partially with the team on Tuesday which suggests he is recovering well after missing Saturday's match due to an infection. He appears to be on track to return to full fitness ahead of Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg. If he is not ready to start or needs more time to recover Nelson Weiper would likely lead the line again.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Clears suspension Amiri is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Amiri has cleared his ban due to yellow cards accumulation, with the midfielder set to return in their next contest. He will return directly into the starting XI since he is one of the most important players of the team and the set-piece taker.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Caci - Creates six chances Saturday Caci recorded one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Caci had a strong performance Saturday despite not recording a goal contribution. He set season highs in chances created (six) and crosses (11), however his teammates were wasteful in front of goal. He also took one off-target shot himself and took two corners. Caci has been an excellent creative force for Mainz all season, and Saturday marked arguably his best performance on that front.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Armindo Sieb - Two shots as sub Sieb recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Sieb subbed onto the pitch in the 67th minute Saturday, replacing Nikolas Veratschnig, and recorded two shots, both of which were off target. He also won one tackle and three duels in his 23 minutes off the bench, his most minutes in a match since Jan. 19.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Weiper - Six shots in loss Weiper had six shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Weiper made his first start since Feb. 22 Saturday and made an impact. He took a team-high six shots, triple his previous season best. He only put one on target though, so he was a bit wasteful in the loss. He also recorded one accurate cross and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action, his first complete match of the season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Concedes twice in loss Zentner registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Zentner conceded two goals Saturday, both of which were scored by Andrej Kramaric in the first half. He has now conceded multiple goals in three out of his last four starts. He will look to get back on track Saturday versus Wolfsburg, a side which has scored 51 goals through 29 league matches this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Nebel - Shown second yellow Nebel was shown a red card in the 94th minute of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Nebel was almost through the whole match before receiving his second yellow of the contest, sent off in extra time. This is going to be a tough loss, as he is an everyday starter, with Marco Richter or Lennard Maloney as possible replacements. He will miss next contests match against Wolfsburg on April 19, returning against Bayern Munich on April 26.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Mwene - Off injured Mwene was forced off in the 40th minute of Saturday's match against Hoffenheim due to an apparent injury.

Impact Mwene had his day cut short Saturday, only lasting until near the halftime whistle before he was taken off with an injury. He is their regular starter on the left flank, so this will be something to monitor. He was replaced by Arnaud Nordin, with Silvan Widmer as another option if he misses more time.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Maxim Leitsch - Picks up hip injury Leitsch is out for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim due to a hip injury, according to his club.

Impact Leitsch is a late absence Saturday, as he has been announced out ahead of game time due to a hip injury. Luckily, this is a minor absence, as he has not appeared on the field since Feb. 16, mainly holding a reserve role and seeing time when there are injuries in the defense. Once he is fit, he will probably remain in a similar role.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Burkardt - Out with infection Burkhardt is out for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim due to an infection, according to his club.

Impact Burkhardt is on the outside of the team sheet Saturday, as he is not included after picking up an infection late. This does force a change, with Nelson Weiper as his replacement. This shouldn't keep him out long, likely returning next contest.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Danny da Costa - Extends with Mainz Da Costa has signed an extension with Mainz, according to his club.

Impact Da Costa is staying around Mainz for the next season, as he signed a one year extension until the end of the 2025/26 season. He has started in all 19 of his appearances this season, so this move only makes sense. That said, he will likely see the start next campaign.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Batz - Extends through 2026 Batz signed a contract extension with Mainz through the 2026 season.

Impact Batz extended his stay with Mainz through the end of the 2025/26 campaign. The goalkeeper has been a solid backup behind Robin Zentner and now got rewarded with a new contract. Batz will continue in a back up role moving forward.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Kohr - Suspension over Kohr is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Kohr has cleared his ban due to yellow cards accumulation, with the defender set to return in their next contest. He has been a regular starter and should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately now that he is an option.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Picks one match suspension Amiri will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Amiri accumulated five yellow cards in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for the clash against Hoffenheim on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting XI as he has been an undisputed starter and the set-piece taker this season. Hyun-Seok Hong could see a larger role against Hoffenheim.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE