KARIM ONISIWO NEWS

Returns against Munich Onisiwo came off the bench for the second half of Wednesday's 4-0 loss to Munich.

Impact Onisiwo missed over a month with a thigh issue, but was deemed fully fit and returned for Wednesday's cup clash. He wasn't able to get on the scoresheet, but he still put together a decent showing against a strong Munich side. Onisiwo will likely remain a depth option moving forward now that he's fit.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Onisiwo (thigh) won't play Friday against Monchengladbach.

Impact Onisiwo has been dealing with a thigh injury and wasn't able to crack the bench for a fourth consecutive match. There's no timetable for his return, but since he's yet to make a single start with Mainz, his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Onisiwo (thigh) is not in the squad to face Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Onisiwo misses the match after picking up a thigh injury in the buildup to the fixture. It will be the third straight match Onisiwo has failed to appear in as he hasn't made a start since the opening match of the campaign.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Could need MRI Onisiwo may undergo an MRI for a thigh injury, according to manager Bo Henriksen.

Impact Onisiwo missed training Monday and Tuesday and is now reportedly dealing with a thigh issue. The forward is a major doubt for Saturday's clash with Leipzig, though that isn't a change to the starting XI, as he's hardly played this season.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Onisiwo recorded three shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact Onisiwo co-led Mainz in shots during the match, but couldn't help them earn the win at home. The forward had a subpar 2023-24 season with only one goal, after scoring 10 for the club in 2022-23. He will now look to improve his numbers in the new campaign.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Friday Onisiwo (knee) is on the bench for Friday's match against Wiesbaden in the first round of the DFB Pokal.

Impact Onisiwo picked up a knee injury earlier this month, but the injury wasn't serious, and he could see minutes in this contest. Even if he's an unused sub, his availability for this Pokal opener suggests he should be ready to go when Mainz open their Bundesliga campaign against Union Berlin on Aug. 24.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Training again Onisiwo (knee) has started to train again, according to his club.

Impact Onisiwo went down just a few days ago with a knee injury but has already returned to training. That said, his issues appear to be minor and he should be fit again soon. This will likely leave him a spot to be available for their season opener on Aug. 24 against Union Berlin, although that will depend on his rehabilitation process.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee problems Onisiwo was left out of Saturday's friendly against Montpellier due to a knee issue, according to his club.

Impact Onisiwo could start the season injured, as he was left out of a pre-season friendly due to a hyperextended knee. However, with the issue being minor, there is a solid chance he is fit to compete for their season opener. Either way, he is expected to serve off the bench, so it shouldn't change much heading into the opening day if he misses out.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off the bench against Hoffenheim Onisiwo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Hoffenheim.

Impact Onisiwo replaced Brajan Gruda in the 77th minute and scored in the 88th minute assisted by Tom Krauss. Onisiwo made an impact despite only recording six touches of the ball. This was also his first goal of the season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Onisiwo is not in the Mainz squad to face Stuttgart on Sunday due to a thigh injury.

Impact Onisiwo had started five straight fixtures for Mainz, but hasn't scored a goal yet this season. Ludovic Ajorque leads the line in Onisiwo's absence.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Fires one shot Onisiwo took an off target shot and crossed once inaccurately during Friday's 1-0 loss to Frankfurt.

Impact Onisiwo drew his third consecutive start finishing the match with just one shot in a quiet outing. The forward has yet to score this season and has managed just one shot in each of his last four matches after returning from an ankle injury in December.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Set to train Thursday Onisiwo (ankle) is expected to begin training Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against Heidenheim, per manager Jan Stiewert. "Karim will start training today."

Impact Onisiwo missed the last match with an ankle injury and is working on his return to the pitch as he is set to train with the team. He's spent a few matches on the sidelines with different injury, though has been on a good run of late with two assists with seven chances created in the last five matches, three of them coming as starts.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up late equalizer Onisiwo had an assist while taking two off target shots and creating two chances during Friday's 2-2 draw with Bochum.

Impact Onisiwo set up Tom Krauss in the 96th minute to level the score for Mainz while leading the club with two chances created in the match. It was the first start in two matches for Onisiwo after dealing with a hip injury, with his assist being his second of the season.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear for weekend Onisiwo (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's match versus Bayern Munich, said manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Onisiwo is at risk of missing his second match in a row with a hip injury. Ludovic Ajorque is prepared to make another start up top if the forward is ruled out again. Onisiwo is still looking for his first goal of the campaign, generating just an assist on 11 shots (three on target) in five appearances thus far, all of them coming as starts.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hip problem Onisiwo will not play in Friday's matchup with Gladbach due to a hip injury.

Impact Onisiwo had started four straight matches in which he recorded one assist, 10 shots (three on target) and five crosses (one inaccurate). The forward is still looking for his first goal of the season but will have to wait until at least after the international break. In his stead, Ludovic Ajorque could make his second start of the season.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Onisiwo registered three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Onisiwo had a season-high two shots on target but was unable to find much joy in a game dominated by Leverkusen. He has his first season of double-digit goals last year but only has one assist and no goals through five matches in 2023.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of the season Onisiwo was subbed off due to injury in the 79th minute of Saturday's 3-1 defeat to VfB Stuttgart. He assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate)...

Impact Onisiwo was busy from the start of the match, assist on one blocked attempt and having his own shot blocked before the 15th minute. He participated in a few other scoring attempts, before finally achieving success by assisting on the tying goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, it was not enough, as he was subbed out in the 79th minute, only to watch his side lose any momentum and fall behind for the loss.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Onisiwo attempted three shots (one on target) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Onisowo was back in the starting XI having missed the previous game through illness. Despite the heavy loss, Mainz matched Werder Bremen for attempted shots and the striker ranked joint first for efforts alongside Jens Stage and teammate Lee Jae-Sung. Onisowo enjoyed his highest scoring season in 2022/23 and he will hope to get off the mark for this campaign in the next match against Stuttgart.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Bremen Onisiwo (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Werder Bremen.

Impact Onsiwo trained fully Thursday, so his inclusion in the XI was somewhat expected, and he'll lead the attack here. He's still looking for his first goal of the 2023-24 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trained fully Thursday Osinsiwo (illness) was able to train fully on Thursday ahead of Saturday's match versus Werder Bremen. "Karim trained fully this week" confirmed manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Osinsiwo could get the start Saturday as he returned to full training Thursday. He started the first match of the season at forward, totaling a cross and a tackle won and one shot (zero on target) against Union Berlin.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Onisiwo is not in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Sunday due to illness.

Impact Onisiwo misses out on Sunday's contest after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The forward is a major miss after scoring in double figures last campaign as Ludovic Ajorque will lead the line for Mainz on Sunday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Into double figures for goals Onisiwo scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Onisiwo found the back of the net in the 24th minute to double Mainz's lead in the first half. The goal was the tenth in 31 appearances to go along with two assists, 68 shots, 57 crosses and 33 chances created in a solid Bundesliga campaign.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots versus Stuttgart Onisiwo had two shots (both on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses, made three tackles (two won) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 4-1 loss against Stuttgart.

Impact Onisiwo had a couple of finishes that found the target but once again this wasn't enough based on what's expected from the forward, who has nine goals this campaign but is currently riding a seven-game scoreless streak. His last chance to reach double-digit goals for the first time in the German top flight will be Saturday's visit to league leaders Borussia Dortmund.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple stats Onisiwo took two shots (one on goal), crossed three times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Frankfurt.

Impact Onisiwo was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Mainz were shutout on Saturday. The forward led Mainz in shots, crosses and chances created in the match, but Onisiwo hasn't scored a goal since March 19th.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots Onisiwo took two shots (one on goal), crossed twice inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Onisiwo was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Mainz were shutout on Sunday. The forward leads his club with nine goals, 60 shots and 31 chances created in his 27 appearances.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE