FSV Mainz 05 Team News - Soccer

Paul Nebel - Gets assist Nebel assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact The midfielder provided plenty of good service and was rewarded with an assist, though the match ultimately resulted in a draw. Nebel has a somewhat decent matchup leading Mainz's attack against Stuttgart, a team which has let in 32 goals in domestic play this season.

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Sheraldo Becker - Scores in start Becker scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Becker got the start and made the most of it, netting an early goal to give Mainz a shot at three points. The forward will not have as easy of a time finding the back of the net against Stuttgart, but the side has conceded 32 goals in 23 matches.

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Daniel Batz - Lets in late equalizer Batz had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Batz had a great game until the final stretch, allowing Leverkusen to net a late equalizer in the 1-1 draw. He's got a tough matchup coming up with Stuttgart, a side which has put in 32 goals in 23 matches.

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Nadiem Amiri - Suffers heel injury Amiri suffered a heel injury in training this week and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, the club announced.

Impact Amiri won't get a crack at his former club in Saturday's showdown against the Werkself after picking up a heel injury in training this week that left him short of full fitness. It's a tough hit for Mainz, as he's a locked-in starter in midfield and the team's primary set-piece specialist, dictating tempo and delivering dead balls. With him sidelined, Paul Nebel slides into the engine room and is set to see an uptick in minutes until Amiri is cleared to return.

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Nelson Weiper - Misses call Saturday Weiper (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen.

Impact Weiper misses out on Saturday's clash against Leverkusen due to illness. The forward had previously occupied a bench role and remains unavailable for selection this weekend. His absence does not significantly alter the squad structure given his prior role.

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Nikolas Veratschnig - Ruled out due to illness Veratschnig (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, coach Urs Fischer said in the press conference. "Veratschnig was sick all week and will be missed."

Impact Veratschnig is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen after being ill all week and not recovering in time. The defender had come off the bench in each of the last three matches, so his absence is not expected to have a major impact on the squad.

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Nelson Weiper - Questionnable Saturday Weiper (illness) is uncertain for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, coach Urs Fischer said in the press conference. "Weiper was sick for a long time, whether he returns is still...

Impact Weiper is uncertain for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen due to illness. He held a bench role prior to his absence, so his potential unavailability is not expected to significantly impact the squad.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Silvan Widmer - Suspension cleared Widmer is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Widmer has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in the Bundesliga and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder is an undisputed starter on the left flank for Mainz this season and will likely regain that role on Saturday against Leverkusen.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Amiri scores again but Mainz draws with Hamburg

A seventh goal in seven games from Nadiem Amiri has not been enough to give Mainz a win over Hamburg in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

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Daniel Batz - Allows game tying goal Batz allowed a goal while making four saves during Friday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Batz allowed the game tying goal in the second half as Mainz settle for a point Friday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for 14 saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Mainz head to Leverkusen to wrap up February next weekend.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Mwene - Makes rare start Mwene crossed six times (one accurate) and created a chance during Friday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Mwene was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the second most crosses on the team Friday. The wingback has combined for seven crosses, four tackles and three clearances in his last three appearances with Friday's start being his first since December 5th.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Strikes against Hamburg Amiri scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing 10 times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Amiri opened the scoring in the 42nd minute while leading Mainz in crosses and chances created during the draw. The midfielder has scored three goals while combining for seven shots, eight chances created and 19 crosses over his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Danny da Costa - Sets up lone Mainz goal da Costa had an assist while crossing three times (two accurate), creating two chances and making six clearances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact da Costa set up Nadiem Amiri in the 42nd minute assisting the opening goal of the match while finishing with the second most chances created and clearances on the team. The assist was the first since January 17th while the wing-back has combined for four chances created, 10 crosses and 13 clearances over his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lennard Maloney - Available off bench Maloney (illness) is on the bench for Friday's game against Hamburger.

Impact Maloney overcame an illness in the week and will be available off the bench for this contest. He's had a bench role all season long, so that's not going to change.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lennard Maloney - Clears illness Maloney (illness) was back in team training this week and is an option for Friday's clash against Hamburger, according to Allgemeine Zeitung.

Impact Maloney missed the last matchup against Dortmund due to illness, but the versatile midfielder returned to full team training this week and is in the mix for Friday's clash against Hamburger SV. He has mostly operated as a depth piece since mid December, and now that he is back available, he is expected to slide right back into that bench role moving forward.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Weiper - Dealing with illness Weiper (illness) is ruled out for Friday's clash against Hamburger SV, coach Urs Fischer said in the press conference. "Nelly and Moreno Fell are out sick"

Impact Weiper is ruled out for Friday's clash against Hamburger SV due to illness. The forward has played a reserve role this season, and his absence is not expected to have a significant impact.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Maxim Leitsch - Unused substitute Friday Leitsch (strain) remained an unused substitute in Friday's 4-0 defeat against Dortmund, confirming he is back available for Mainz.

Impact Leitsch has battled through multiple issues this season and finally worked his way back into the matchday squad, though he stayed on the bench as an unused substitute. The defender is officially back in the mix and available for selection, but for now he profiles strictly as depth rather than a real rotation threat. Expect him to ease back in gradually with a limited bench role before pushing for more meaningful minutes.

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Stefan Bell - Suffers MCL sprain Bell suffered a MCL sprain during Friday's 4-0 loss against Dortmund and will miss several weeks to recover, the club announced.

Impact Bell was forced off in the first half of Friday's loss to Dortmund after suffering an MCL sprain that will sideline him for several weeks. It is a significant setback for Mainz, as he is a locked-in starter along the backline and one of the defensive anchors in their setup. His absence will shake up the XI, with Kacper Potulski in line to step into a larger role until Bell is cleared to return.

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Three first-half headers put Dortmund on the way to win over Mainz

Three first-half headers have put Borussia Dortmund on the way to a commanding 4-0 win over Mainz in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Silvan Widmer - Set for suspension Widmer was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 4-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Widmer was shown the card after just nine minutes and will miss next week's match against Hamburg through suspension. Phillipp Mwene, who replaced Widmer in the 61st minute, is an option to take a spot in next week's starting XI.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Leader in multiple stats Amiri took two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's 4-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Amiri was held off the scoresheet, but was the main threat for Mainz as he led the club in shots, crosses and chances created during the defeat. The midfielder has scored three goals while combining for six shots, six chances created and 12 crosses over his last three appearances.

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