EDIMILSON FERNANDES NEWS

Available on bench Friday Fernandes (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's match against Lille.

Impact Fernandes departed the match against Strasbourg last week with an injury, but the injury wasn't severe, and he'll remain a depth option for this match. He's probably getting rested for the UCL match against PSV on Tuesday, Dec. 10, as Fernandes has started in eight of his 10 appearances across all competitions this season.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves field injured Fernandes was taken off in the 51st minute of Saturday's match against Strasbourg due to injury.

Impact Fernandes didn't make it far into the start of the second half, as he would be taken off after suffering an apparent injury. This will be something to monitor, as he does see decent time, starting in eight of his 10 appearances this campaign. He was replaced by Hugo Magnetti, although Romain Faivre and Kamory Doumbia are also likely to see more time if Fernandes ends up being sidelined.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in UCL win Fernandes scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Sparta Prague.

Impact Fernandes knockd in one of the two goals scored for Brest to help get the win Wednesday. He's appeared in all four UCL games, starting three of them while scoring once with six tackles, two chances created and two crosses (one accurate).

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with own goal Fernandes was injured and subbed out in the 72nd minute of Thursday's 2-1 victory against Sturm Graz. He had an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) before exiting the match.

Impact Fernandes had a Champions League debut to forget Thursday, steering the ball into the back of his own net just before halftime before being subbed off after 72 minutes of play. The Mainz-loanee has made just one Ligue 1 appearance (one start) over Brest's first four domestic fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Finds spot on bench Fernandes (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Fernandes makes his return to the team sheet Saturday, ending a three-match absence due to a knee issue. The defender will now hope to regain his starting role, as after starting in 10 of the first 12 games of the season, he has dealt with injuries, holding him to only three appearances over the past 12 contests.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Trains on grass Fernandes (knee) was seen on the grass training ahead of Saturday's trip to Bayern Munich.

Impact It's a positive sign to see Fernandes back on the training pitch after missing the last three matches with a knee injury. He will aim to play against Bayern Munich, having been struggling with injuries since December.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury Fernandes is not in the squad to face Augsburg on Saturday due to an ankle injury.

Impact Fernandes picked up the injury in the buildup to the match with Dominik Kohr replacing him in Saturday's XI.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Bremen match Fernandes (ankle) was back on the training pitch Thursday and is questionable for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Jan Siewert. "Edi is also training on...

Impact Fernandes will look to make his return to the pitch Saturday, training on Thursday after missing the club's last match against Frankfurt due to an ankle issue. This would be a huge addition back into the team for Mainz, as they would gain their starting center back into the team, having started in all but one match he has been available for this season. If he does return against Bremen, there is a decent chance he gets the start immediately, as after only one match out, it is clear his injury wasn't too serious.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury Fernandes is not in the squad Friday against Frankfurt because of an ankle injury.

Impact Fernandes had gone a full 90 last league match, but he suffered an ankle issue at some point in training since. He's had trouble staying healthy over the last month, which has resulted in just two starts since early November. The hope is more information on this injury will be revealed in the coming week.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train Fernandes (thigh) is set to train with Thursday ahead of Saturday's match versus Heidenheim, said manager Jan Siewert.

Impact Fernandes could see a return Saturday after missing the last two matches with a thigh injury. If the midfielder is all good after training, then he is expected to return to the starting XI for Mainz after starting 10 of the 11 games thus far.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Friday Fernandes assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Fernandes opened his account for 2023/24, earning an assist during Friday's draw. The center-back is oddly creative for his role, with 11 chances created in just seven matches, an impressive return from central defense. Few other central defenders come anywhere near this creativity and few others have this sort of assist upside.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive impact in win Fernandes registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Fernandes chipped in with one tackle (one won), two clearances and two interceptions on top of his attacking output. Mainz were pinned back for much of the game and Fernandes is yet to produce a goal or assist this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eleven crosses in defeat Fernandes attempted 11 crosses (two accurate), won both of his tables and made three interceptions in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Fernandes sent in 11 crosses despite playing in a back three and managed to create one goal-scoring opportunity. He has a great chance of bettering his tally of three assists from last season if he continues to get the ball into the box with such regularity.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in draw Fernandes recorded one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Fernandes had major volume during an extremely favorable game script as Frankfurt were left with 10 players. Fernandes also took four corners, and now leads Mainz with eight set-pieces in the opening two matches. As a center-back that sort of set-piece volume is a surprise, though Fernandes has not been particularly effecting with those chances, with only a single chance created.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal of match Fernandes had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot, crossing twice (one accurate), making two interceptions, three tackles (winning two) and eight...

Impact Fernandes set up Andreas Hanche-Olsen in the 15th minute to assist the opening goal of the match. The assist was the third in 32 appearances to end the season for the defender as Fernandes also supplied 80 crosses, created 15 chances and made 83 clearances on the year.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Average performance in draw Fernandes registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Fernandes had average performances versus FC Koln and Werder Bremen after strong performances versus RB Leipzig, SC Freiburg, Hertha Berlin and TSG Hoffenheim. He has made 26 appearances and averages 2.4 clearances, 1.7 interceptions and 1.1 tackles per game. He hasn't been booked since January and has had clean disciplinary record.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags in assist Fernandes assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Fernandes landed on the scoresheet for the first time since the first match of the season on Aug 6 after finding Lee Jae-Sung in the first two minutes of the game. He is a flexible defender, able to play as a center, right or left back. The 26-year-old only needs one more interception to match his career high for a single season. He has recorded 14 interceptions, eight tackles (three won) and eight clearances in the last six contests.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench role for Switzerland Fernandes featured off the bench in each of Switzerland's last two games of the group stage.

Impact Fernandes wracked up a shot, two chances created, a tackle won, a clearance and an interception across his two appearances (53 combined minutes) in the group stage of the World Cup.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Major volume continues Fernandes had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate), and four corners in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against FC Schalke 04.

Impact Fernandes sent in six crosses as he took over a surprising role on set-pieces during the loss Wednesday. The defender has been excellent and has made six starts in a row heading into the Winter break. The central defender will be in action at the World Cup with Switzerland, but should have time to fully recover following the tournament during the Bundesliga Winter break.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland pick 4 goalkeepers amid World Cup injury doubts

Switzerland will take four goalkeepers to Qatar in a World Cup squad with injury concerns over first-choice Yann Sommer and backup Jonas Omlin

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thrives as a defender Fernandes created one chance, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made one tackle, seven clearances and three interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday'...

Impact Fernandes played his second consecutive game as a center-back and once again did great, leading all players in clearances and being key for his side to shut the opposition down but also trying to get involved in the build-up of plays on offense. Stefan Bell (illness) should be back soon, but Maxim Leitsch (undisclosed) could be sidelined for an extended period, so Fernandes could very well receive more opportunities as a defender for the upcoming matches.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Fernandes had one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 1-1 draw against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Fernandes made his first start since the opening match of the campaign back on the right side of midfield. The wide-back likely won't be the top starting option and when Danny Da Costa is healthy Fernandes could slip even further down the depth chart. That said Fernandes should have some decent upside on the rare occasions he starts.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road win Fernandes assisted one goal from his only chance created, took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate) and made one interception, two clearances and one bloc...

Impact Fernandes assisted Karim Onisiwo's opener in the 26th minute to help them earn the road win. The midfielder played as a right-back this time, and will now look to keep his spot in the starting XI after being loaned last season to Arminia Bielefeld and Young Boys.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Fernandes (undisclosed) will be an option off the bench against Bochum on Tuesday.

Impact Fernandes has started just two of his seven appearances this season, so he if far from a lock for the starting XI even when fully fit. Unless he can secure more regular minutes on the pitch, the midfielder figures to remain a low-end fantasy target the rest of the way.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Fernandes (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash with Bochum, according to Bielefeld's medical report.

Impact Fernandes is uncertain for Tuesday's match as he was added to the injury report with an undisclosed injury. The midfielder will hope to be available Tuesday, though he is best left out of fantasy lineups either way.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE