FSV Mainz 05 Team News - Soccer

Anwar El Ghazi - Signs with Mainz El Ghazi has agreed to a move to Mainz from PSV, the team announces.

Impact El Ghazi spent last season with Dutch side PSV, scoring eight goals in 24 matches. Prior to that, he had played in the Premier League with bot Aston Villa and Everton since 2018, scoring 20 goals in over four seasons. He will join Mainz for his first season in the Bundesliga as he is set to compete for a starting role for the club.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Weiper - 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maxim Leitsch - Not ready to return Leitsch (knee) won't be in the squad against Augsburg on Saturday after manager Bo Svensson told reporters, "Andreas Hanche-Olsen and Maxim Leitsch won't be available for us in Aug...

Impact Leitsch will be shelved for his third consecutive contest due to his MCL injury and probably should be considered out indefinitely at this point. In his lone appearance this season, the central defender recorded one tackle (won) and one clearance in 70 minutes of action. At this point, Leitsch may have to earn his place back in the starting XI given his extended layoff.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guirassy Hattrick! | 1. FSV Mainz 05 - VfB Stuttgart 1-3 | Highlights | MD 4 – Bundesliga 2023/24

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Karim Onisiwo - 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Martins - Scores lone goal in loss Barreiro scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Barreiro was active early in match taking part in two scoring attempts that were ultimately blocked, before he finally broke through in the 69th minute, to tie the score at 1-1. The goal marked his first of the season and puts him on pace for one of his highest-scoring seasons in the Bundesliga, as his career-high was set last season, with four goals through 31 appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Concedes three in loss Zentner had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact It continues to be a rough start to the season for Zentner, who has now conceded a total of 12 goals, in comparison to seven saves through four games played. Zentner has already given up almost one third of his total goals against from last season, but in a span of less than one sixth the amount of games played.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ludovic Ajorque - Available off bench Saturday Ajorque (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Ajorque is set to make his return to action after missing Mainz's last two contests. The striker has yet to score, but he delivered promising stats in his debut when he racked up four shots (two on target) in a 4-1 loss to Union Berlin on Aug. 20.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Weiper - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Edimilson Fernandes - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Karim Onisiwo - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Concedes four Zentner conceded four goals and made two saves in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Zentner conceded four goals for the second time in three games as Mainz' torrid start to the season continued against Werder Bremen. The keeper is playing behind a defense that lacks confidence and nobody will be backing him to keep a clean sheet in the next game against Stuttgart on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

SV Werder Bremen - 1. FSV Mainz 05 4-0 | Highlights | Matchday 3 – Bundesliga 2023/24

SEPTEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Karim Onisiwo - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Karim Onisiwo - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Rough start continues Zentner recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Zentner faced just one shot and failed to stop it during Sunday's draw. The goalkeeper has faced seven shots in 2023-24, and has stopped just two of them, conceding five times in two matches. Zentner was an excellent option in 2022-23, but has struggled mightily to replicate that in the opening stages of the Bundesliga.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Martins - Busy in draw Barreiro recorded two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Barreiro was busy on both sides of the ball, sending in two shots while Mainz controlled the match. The midfielder also made four tackles as he worked to shut down the Frankfurt counter attacks. Barreiro has played every single minute in 2023-24 and seems set for a major role whenever available.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Edimilson Fernandes - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Jae-sung Lee - Scores against Frankfurt Lee Jae-Sung scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Lee opened his account with a goal during Sunday's draw. The attacking midfielder had a breakout showing in 2022-23, scoring seven times and appearing in all 34 matches. Lee seems set for a major role and will hope to build on that career-year moving forward in 2023-24.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Maxim Leitsch - Suffers MCL injury Leitsch (knee) has been diagnosed with an MCL injury that will rule him out versus Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Leitsch was making his first start of the season against Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday before he was forced off in the 70th minute due to his knee problem. Without Leitsch in the squad, Stefan Bell should reclaim his place in the starting XI versus Bremen.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ludovic Ajorque - Ruled out versus Bremen Ajorque (thigh) won't be available for Saturday's matchup with Werder Bremen.

Impact Ajorque started the opening match of the season in which he recorded four shots (two on target), one cross (inaccurate) and two clearances before suffering his thigh injury in the warmup ahead of the team's matchup with Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday. Nelson Weiper could be in line to start with Ajorque out of action.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Last Minute Equalizer Outnumbered | FSV Mainz 05 - Eintracht Frankfurt | Highlights | MD 2 Buli 3/24

AUGUST 27 • YOUTUBE

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