ANDREAS HANCHE-OLSEN NEWS

Receives knee surgery Hanche-Olsen has received surgery on his right knee joint but is expected to be available for summer preparations, accoridng to his club.

Impact Hanche-Olsen will be seeing some time away from the field as the club enters the offseason, as he has undergone knee surgery. That said, he is still supposed to return for summer preparations, which is a good sign for the defender. He saw a bit more time at the end of the season with four straight starts, so it is at least good news that he should still be fit for the start of the new campaign.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remains bench option Hanche-Olsen made 22 appearances (12 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Hanche-Olsen's third season in Germany was passable, but he failed to really earn a consistent role after injuries hampered him early. The positive outlook for Hanche-Olsen is that he started the final four matches in the Bundesliga, pointing towards a larger role next season potentially.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Hanche-Olsen generated four tackles (three won) and eight clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Holstein Kiel.

Impact Hanche-Olsen made two blocks, won nine duels and also made 32 passes. He has started three of the last five games and registered 27 clearances, eight tackles and four interceptions, while also scoring off the bench once.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fit Hanche-Olsen (undisclosed) appears to be an option for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Bo Henriksen. "There are no further absences besides Vidovic, we...

Impact Hanche-Olsen looks to be dealing with nothing major following his early exit from their last contest, as he already appears to be fit for Saturday's contest. He will hope to see the start, as he has started in four of his six appearances, although he has been used off the bench in his past two appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with knock Hanche-Olsen was forced off in the second half of Sunday's 4-3 loss to Wolfsburg with a knock.

Impact Hanche-Olsen, who replaced the injured Danny da Costa in the fifth minute, was injured himself and forced off the pitch in the 89th and being replaced by Maxim Leitsch. The extent of Hanche-Olsen's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Bayern.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes Sunday Hanche-Olsen (toe) is in the squad to face Holstein Kiel on Sunday.

Impact Hanche-Olsen returns for the first time since September after dealing with a broken toe. The defender is a regular starter when fit, but will be eased back into action from the bench Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Hanche-Olsen (toe) has returned to team training, according to his club.

Impact Hanche-Olsen is receiving great news as the team regathers from the international break, as he has been included in team training for the first time since fracturing his toe. This leaves him in a decent spot to possibly be an option Sunday when facing Kiel, likely needing a late fitness test to decide his availability. He started in all four games he was an option for before his injury and will look to earn that spot back immediately now that he is nearly fit.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with toe fracture Hanche-Olsen is not in the squad to face Leipzig on Saturday due to a toe fracture.

Impact Hanche-Olsen is set to miss multiple weeks with the injury, a broken toe on his right foot. The defender is replaced in Saturday's XI by Danny da Costa.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer suspended Hanche-Olsen has cleared his suspension and is an option once again.

Impact Hanche-Olsen has served his one-match ban, leaving him as an option for the Oct. 19 match against Leipzig. He started in all four matches he was available before his suspension, so he should return to the starting XI to face Leipzig.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Hanche-Olsen was sent off during the first half of Saturday's clash with Heidenheim.

Impact Hanche-Olsen made it less than 30 minutes before being shown a second yellow card. The defender will miss at least one match via suspension. Stefan Bell is likely to take the starting job for that match.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Augsburg Hanche-Olsen (head) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Augsburg.

Impact Hanche-Olsen was questionable for this game, but he passed a late fitness test and will anchor the defensive line. He's started in his previous three appearances in this Bundesliga campaign.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Hanche-Olsen (head) is questionable for Friday's match against Augsburg, according to manager Bo Henriksen. "Hanche is training with us and we hope he will be fit for Friday."

Impact Hanche-Olsen will be a possibility for Friday, with the defender still recovering from a head injury he picked up over the international break. He has been training with the group, so there is a solid chance this takes place. He started in both matches before the international break, so there is a solid chance he gets the start Friday if fit.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing against Bremen Hanche-Olsen (head) is not in the squad to face Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Impact Hanche-Olsen is out after picking up a head injury on international duty with Norway. The defender had started each of Mainz's opening two Bundesliga matches as Maxim Leitsch replaces him in Sunday's XI.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for weekend Hanche-Olsen suffered a head injury while with Norway and will be questionable for Sundays match against Werder Bremen. "We'll have to wait and see if Hanche is available after suf...

Impact Hanche-Olsen suffered a head injury during his time with the national team and is listed as day to day. He's started both Bundesliga games at center back for the side, assisting once while making 12 clearances with four tackles (one won). If the defender is ruled out, then Stefan Bell could get the late call to start in the back line for Mainz.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates assist in draw Hanche-Olsen assisted once and created a chance in Saturday's 3-3 draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Hanche-Olsen contributed four clearances, two tackles, an interception and a block Saturday. The starting left back unfortunately made an error that led to Stuttgart scoring, but made amends by creating the assist for Mainz's second goal completed by Jonathan Burkardt. He has not posted a clean sheet this season but contributed two in the 2023-24 campaign from 15 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off with thigh injury Hanche-Olsen was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Augsburg with a thigh injury.

Impact Hanche-Olsen left the match in the 77th minute being replaced by Joshua Guilavogui. The full extent of the defender's injury should be available following the match.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option for team Hanche-Olsen (ankle) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Hanche-Olsen is back with the team after missing the last five months with an ankle injury. He last made two appearances with the side, starting once while only playing in 65 minutes before going down on injury.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for ankle surgery Hanche-Olsen (ankle) is set to undergo ankle surgery and will miss the next four to six months, the club announced Monday.

Impact Hanche-Olsen will be sidelined for an extended period after the club announced he will undergo ankle surgery. The defender picked up the knock while playing with Norway over the international break and has missed the last two matches with Mainz due to the lingering injury that now requires surgery. He should be able to join back with the first team by the end of the season, but he will have to wait until around February or March before he can even think about playing again. While Hanche-Olsen is out, expect Stefan Bell to fill his starting spot in the defense.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Hanche-Olsen (ankle) will remain unavailable versus Augsburg on Saturday. Manager Bo Svensson told reporters, "Andreas Hanche-Olsen and Maxim Leitsch won't be available for us in A...

Impact Hanche-Olsen will now miss his third match through the club's first five contests due to injury concerns. In his limited action, the defender has logged a combined 65 minutes in which he recorded three tackles (zero won), two clearances and one yellow card. Once cleared to play, Hanche-Olsen should at least be in contention for a spot in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Stuttgart match Hanche-Olsen (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's match against Stuttgart, according to manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Hanch-Olsen is questionable heading into Saturday's match, dealing with a lingering ankle injury. The defender returned to the practice pitch this week, but it is still unclear if he is fully fit. Expect Stefan Bell or Sepp van den Berg to fill in if Hanch-Olsen doesn't start.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Hanche-Olsen won't play with Norway during the international break due to a nagging ankle injury.

Impact The Mainz defender started against Werder Bremen the last time out in what was his first start of the campaign, but it seems the ankle injury that had been bothering him earlier in the preseason has not entirely healed yet. He'll use the break to recover in hopes of being available for selection when Mainz takes on Stuttgart on Sep. 16.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Passes fitness test Hanche-Olsen is fit and in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Hanche-Olsen returns from an ankle injury after passing a late fitness test to make Sunday's squad. The defender starts from the bench with Sepp van den Berg and Maxim Leitsch starting alongside Edimilson Fernandes in Mainz's back three.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for fitness test Hanche-Olsen (ankle) is in doubt for Sunday's match against Frankfurt. "Hanche starts again today. He's been training individually this week and we'll have to see if it's enough"...

Impact Hanche-Olsen was not an option for the opening match of the season with an ankle injury. He has been training individually but will be a fitness test to see if it will be enough for Sunday. If he has to sit out again, then Tom Krauss could see the start alongside Stefan Bell at center back.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing opener Hanche-Olsen (ankle) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Hanche-Olsen was expected to start at center back, but will have to sit out after picking up an ankle injury that prevented him from training with the team. This means that Anthony Caci could move back to play center back, with Tim Krauss an option to start at center midfield alongside Anton Stach and Dorninik Kohn.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Saturday Hanche-Olsen scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot and making seven clearances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Hanche-Olsen opened the scoring by finding the back of the net in the 15th minute. The goal was the first of the season to go along with two assists, 35 tackles and 73 clearances in 17 appearances.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE