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Late Guirassy goal seals win as Dortmund cuts Bayern's Bundesliga lead to 3 points

Serhou Guirassy has scored late for Borussia Dortmund to cut Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead to three points with a somewhat fortunate 2-1 win at Wolfsburg

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Nikolas Veratschnig - Finds bench role Veratschnig (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Vertaschnig is named on the bench after training the past week and being cleared following fitness checks. He returns to the team sheet after missing three matches but does not reclaim his starting role on the left. He has now started four of his 13 appearances this season with most of his recent involvement coming as a substitute.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - Out to face Augsburg Hanche-Olsen (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Hanche-Olsen remains out for the match against Augsburg despite returning to training this week. The defender is close to full fitness after missing around a month with an undisclosed injury but is not cleared to feature. He has served as a rotational option this season, splitting time with Kasper Potulski and Stefan Posch.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Veratschnig - Late call to face Augsburg Veratschnig (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's match against Augsburg, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Hanche and Niki have been back with us this week, they could both...

Impact Vertaschnig has been training the past week and is now looking at a return to the team sheet, just needing to pass some fitness checks. This comes after a three-match absence, hoping to return to his starting role on left if fit. He has only started in four of his 13 appearances this season, although three starts have come in his past four appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - Should play Saturday Hanche-Olsen (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Augsburg, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Hanche and Niki have been back with us this week, they could both...

Impact Hanche-Olsen is back in training this week and that is leading him to a return, with the defender an option for play again. This ends around a month out on the sidelines, finally recovering from an undisclosed injury. He has been more of a rotational option this season, splitting time with Kasper Potulski and Stefan Posch.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Benedict Hollerbach - Out for the rest of season Hollerbach has been confirmed to have an achilles tear and is out for the remainder of the season.

Impact Hollerbach has turned Mainz's season from bad to worse, as they will be without their starting forward after a torn achilles. He has already undergone an operation and is starting rehabilitation, with the forward likely to eye a return at the start of the next season. This will force a major change in the team, with Phillip Tietz an expected replacement, while Sheraldo Becker also bids for time after his loan.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Joins Mainz on loan Becker has been loaned to Mainz from Osasuna, according to his new club.

Impact Becker is off to Germany after a limited role in Osasuna, with the forward loaned off to Mainz. This is his return to Bundesliga play after leaving Union Berlin two years ago, already having appeared in over 100 games and scored 24 goals and 26 assists with the club's current manager. After the injury of Benedict Hollerbach, the forward could see a larger role, competing with Nelson Weiper and Phillip Tietz for time at forward.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Dominik Kohr - Option after ban Kohr is no longer banned and is an option for his club again.

Impact Kohr is back in the fold after a game missed, no longer sidelined with his suspension. With only five missed starts all season, the defender should have a starting role waiting for him upon his addition to the team sheet.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Converts from spot Amiri scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Amiri converted the equalizing penalty, marking back-to-back goals from the spot. Since Urs Fischer took charge, the midfielder has scored five goals and added one assist in six games across all competitions, including four in his last four appearances. Over those matches, he has attempted 15 shots, created 19 chances and sent 35 crosses, maintaining his influence as a set-piece threat.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Phillip Tietz - Wins penalty in win Tietz registered three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Tietz was involved in both goals, winning a penalty and providing the pass to Silas, though the assist was not credited after a slight touch from a Leipzig defender. Since joining Mainz during the January transfer window, he has started all five matches, creating four chances, attempting 16 shots with at least two per game, and recording one goal and one assist.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - First goal secures win Silas scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against RB Leipzig.

Impact Silas replaced the injured Benedict Hollerbach and played 68 minutes, making the most of his time on the field by scoring his first goal for Mainz with a decisive solo effort. In three appearances since his January arrival, he has taken four shots, created one chance and sent five crosses.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Batz - Three saves in win Batz registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Batz conceded for the fifth straight league match but recorded three saves, all from inside the box, and was beaten only by a well-placed header. The goalkeeper has made eight league appearances this season, posting at least three saves in six of them while allowing no more than two goals in any match and keeping one clean sheet.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Benedict Hollerbach - Suffers serious injury Hollerbach (undisclosed) suffered a serious injury during the first half of Saturday's clash against Leipzig and was forced off the pitch, the club announced.

Impact Hollerbach was forced off the pitch in the 14th minute of Saturday's clash against Leipzig after suffering a serious injury. The forward will likely be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of the injury but given the reports, he might be set to miss a consequent amount of time. Silas replaced him and should get an increased role for Mainz if the injury to Hollerbach confirms to be a big one.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sota Kawasaki - Not an option Saturday Kawasaki (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leipzig.

Impact Kawasaki is not an option for Saturday's match against Leipzig as he continues to undergo scans and testing related to an undisclosed injury. While the issue is considered minor, he is ruled out after having gone unused in the club's past four games. The midfield will therefore remain unchanged without him available.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Arnaud Nordin - On bench Saturday Nordin (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leipzig.

Impact Nordin is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leipzig after recovering from his undisclosed issues. He returns to the matchday squad but remains a substitute option as he has been in recent outings. His availability adds depth while leaving the starting squad unchanged.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Robin Zentner - Joins individual training Zentner (groin) has trained individually, according to manager Urs Fischer. "I don't want to go into detail with Robin. He trains individually and works to come back."

Impact Zentner is not yet an option but continues to recover from his groin injury, with the goalie an option to train individually. This is positive for the goalie as they attempt to recover their starter in net, probably facing another two to three weeks out.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - Starting to train Hanche-Olsen (undisclosed) has trained individually, according to manager Urs Fischer. "I don't want to go into detail with Andreas/ He trains individually and works to come back....

Impact Hanche-Olsen has been out for four games but is starting to see some progress in his return, with the defender training individually. He is likely to still face around another two weeks out as he recovers, needing to train with the group before being deemed an option again.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Veratschnig - Trains individually Veratschnig (undisclosed) has trained individually but is not an option yet, according to manager Urs Fischer. "I don't want to go into detail with Nikolas. He trained individually...

Impact Vertschnig is back in some sort of training this week, able to work individually throughout the week. This follows his two-game absence, set to miss a third match and potentially more as he recovers. He should remain a rotational option once fit, with four starts in 13 appearances this season.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sota Kawasaki - Ends training early Kawasaki is questionable for Saturday's match against Leipzig after leaving training early, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Sota had to end yesterday's training prematurely. The...

Impact Kawasaki is going to need some scans and some testing ahead of Saturday's match, with the midfielder dealt an undisclosed injury. Luckily for the club, this appears to be a minor absence if he were to miss out, unused in their past four games. Even if he is picked for the squad, a bench spot is likely all he will see.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Kohr - Will miss Leipzig game Kohr will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Kohr accumulated five yellow cards in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for the clash against Leipzig on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in the back-three of Mainz, with Danny da Costa likely finding back a more central role in the backline for that game.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

Phillip Tietz - Scores, misses penalty Saturday Tietz scored one goal to go with five shots (four on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Tietz had a penalty shot stopped by goalkeeper Kamil Grabara during the first half but earned his revenge with a header into the top left corner of the goal in the 58th minute of the victory. Following a quiet start to the season, Tietz has regained consistency and has now played over 80 minutes in each of the last four league games, racking up 13 shots (nine on goal), one goal and an assist throughout that period.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Benedict Hollerbach - Provides assist in victory Hollerbach assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Wolfsburg.

Impact Hollerbach got the final touch before Stefan Bell's goal on a set-piece play in the 73rd minute of this game. However, the forward missed several chances up front, including one shot that hit the woodwork. He got directly involved in a goal for the third time this season and increased his averages to 1.6 shots (0.5 on target) and 0.3 chances created per match. Having bounced back from a two-game absence due to illness, he'll now aim to stay active as part of a two-man offense.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Late Guirassy goal seals win as Dortmund cuts Bayern's Bundesliga lead to 3 points

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