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Earns time off bench Weiper registered one shot in his 15 minutes of play in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Heidenheim.

Impact Weiper earned time off the bench Sunday after going unused in his return to the team sheet last week following an eight-month and 27-game absence. This is a step in the right direction for the young striker after the major setback. He will likely remain on the bench for the remainder of the season, possibly earning a bigger role next season.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Has second knee prodecure Weiper (knee) was forced to undergo a second knee procedure and is doubful to return before the end of the season.

Impact Weiper's setback resulted in a second knee operation in less than six months, which will extend his come back from his knee injury. He had started just once in three appearances before going down on injury during his second season with the team.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee procedure Weiper had knee surgery Thursday and will be out indefinitely.

Impact The club didn't provide details on the nature of Weiper's procedure but fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him back in the squad any time soon. Through three matches this season, the forward recorded just one shot (off target) and likely would have served primarily in a reserve role.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status in doubt Weiper (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match versus Leipzig, according to manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Weiper's availability for Saturday's match is in question after picking up an undisclosed injury. The forward has a chance of playing this week but has not fully taken part in any training this week. If he is not an option for the match, expect Karim Onisiwo and Lee Jae-Sung to start up top.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mainz routs Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 to to take 7th spot

Striker Ludovic Ajorque and teenage forward Nelson Weiper scored their first goals for Mainz as it routed Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 to move up to seventh place in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First professional goal Weiper scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Weiper entered the match in the 85th minute and scored his first career Bundesliga goal in the 93rd. The 17-year old is highly touted and Friday's goal may see an improvement in his top flight playing time moving forward.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE