FSV Mainz 05 Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Benedict Hollerbach - Not an option Hollerbach (illness) is out for Saturday's match against Koln, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Bene is not quite fit yet."

Impact Hollerbach was not in the call midweek due to an illness, and it meeting the same fate this weekend, as the forward is not fit enough to play. He will look to their next contest to make the callas the club continues without a regular starter, with Armindo Sieb likely to take his spot again.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Option for Saturday Silas (illness) is an option for Saturday's match against Koln, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Silas was back in training this week and is taking another step towards his return, as the midfielder is deemed fit to play Saturday. This is huge news for the player, as he is looking for his season debut after the move to Mainz, having a tough spell of non-use at Stuttgart. He will then hope to build a role in the team, likely for a rotational spot to begin.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Jae-sung - Notches assist Lee assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Lee continued his solid stretch of play Tuesday, with the forward starting and playing the full 90, adding an assist in the 30th minute. This gives him his second assist in two games, accounting for his only assists all season. He also earned a goal just three games ago, with four goal contributions in 15 appearances this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Phillip Tietz - Earns assist Tietz assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Tietz would bag an assist just out of halftime Tuesday, finding Nadiem Amiri in the 49th minute for the eventual game winner. That said, this marks his first goal contribution since joining the club just two games ago. He had one goal in the first half of the season with Augsburg, looking to add to that tally now that he is in a starting role.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Silvan Widmer - Nets opener Widmer scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over FC Heidenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Widmer would be the first player to score Tuesday, finding the back of the net in the 30th minute. This is his first goal in some time, with his last coming Nov. 1, only his second goal of the season. That said, he is yet to bag an assist despite being a regular on the flank.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Scores again Amiri scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 2-1 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Amiri would bag the game-winning goal Tuesday, with the midfielder scoring in the 49th minute to go up by two before Heidenheim pulled one back. This gives him consecutive games with a goal, as he scored last time out against Union Berlin. He is up to five goals and one assist this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Batz - Allows one against Heidenheim Batz had three saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Batz was back in net for a fifth straight start Tuesday, a decent match that saw one goal scored and three saves. That said, he remains at one clean sheet over his stretch of starts. With Robin Zentner still injured, Batz is likely to take the net again Saturday against Koln.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nartey's breakthrough goal gives Stuttgart a 3-2 win over Frankfurt in thriller

Six years into his Stuttgart career, Nikolas Nartey has finally scored his first goal for the club to seal a thrilling 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Nikolas Veratschnig - Picks up injury Tuesday Veratschnig left the field due to an injury during Tuesday's clash with Heidenheim.

Impact Veratschnig made his second straight start at left wing-back after delivering an assist in his previous appearance, but he lasted just over 30 minutes on the pitch before succumbing to the injury. The wide man, who has seen increased action since December, will now be questionable for upcoming Bundesliga games, with Kacper Potulski available as a more defensive-minded option.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Benedict Hollerbach - Late absentee Hollerbach is out for Tuesday's match against Heidenheim due to an illness.

Impact Hollerbach is hitting the sidelines despite no reports of an injury, as the forward picked up an illness overnight. The forward will give up his starting role for a match after three straight starts, Armindo Sieb entering the starting XI in his place.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Still in rehab Zentner (groin) is progressing well but still in the rehabilitation process of his injury, coach Urs Fischer said in a press conference.

Impact Zentner is still not an option for the time being due to his groin injury. The starting keeper is still in the rehabilitation process and progressing well but isn't yet ready to return. Daniel Batz will remain the one starting between the posts until he returns to full fitness.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Benedict Hollerbach - Finds the goal in draw Hollerbach scored one goal on three shot attempts (two on target) and won two of his four tackle attempts in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Berlin.

Impact Hollerbach struck for the first time this year in the 69th minute on a beautiful crosser from Nikolas Veratschnig to put Mainz up 2-0. It has been a rough start to the year for Hollerbach, who has totaled just one goal contribution through 13 appearances.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Opening goal in draw Amiri scored one goal on two shot attempts (two on target), created two chances, and had one tackle in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Berlin.

Impact Amiri stuffed the statsheet for 78 minutes Saturday. The midfielder chipped in his fourth goal of the campaign in the 30th minute to open the scoring. It had been five appearances since his last goal, but in that time the midfielder has created 17 chances and won 17 tackles. Amiri will look to keep it rolling tuesday versus Heidenheim.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Weiper - Questionable with illness Weiper is questionable for Tuesday's match against Heidenheim due to an illness, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Nelly is missing today with illness."

Impact Weiper is going to need some testing to play Tuesday, as the forward didn't train Monday due to an illness. He has only started in three of his 13 appearances this season and will likely be a bench option if fit, so this is set to be a minor issue for the club if he misses out.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Maxim Leitsch - Starting to train Leitsch (strain) is starting to train again, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Leitsch and Mwene are in parts of training."

Impact Leitsch is not yet an option but is starting to train, with the defender taking part in portions of training. This should clear him for a return within the next few weeks, likely aiming to be fit by the end of the month.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Trains with team Silas (illness) was in team training on Monday ahead of Tuesday's match against Heidenheim, according to his club.

Impact Silas is taking his first steps with his new club following a winter transfer, as he was in training Monday after missing their last game due to illness. It is yet to be known if this is enough for him to play Tuesday, although it is a step in the right direction as he attempts to get his career back on track.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Batz - Concedes two in draw Batz allowed two goals on 17 shot attempts (five on target) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Berlin.

Impact Batz and Mainz were under attack all afternoon giving up a season high 17 shot attempts Saturday. It has been a trying season for Mainz, who fell to 1-6-9 on the year with Saturday's draw. Batz has appeared in four games, registering one clean sheet and 16 saves to go along with five goals conceded. Mainz and their goalkeeper will look to jump start their season on Tuesday versus Heidenheim.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stuttgart sweeps aside Leverkusen as snow hampers the Bundesliga

Stuttgart has surged into contention for the Bundesliga's Champions League places after Jamie Leweling scored twice in a 4-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - Misses call Saturday Hanche-Olsen (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Hanche-Olsen is not included in the squad for Saturday due to ongoing injury issues following the winter break. His absence is notable given he had started two of the club's last three matches prior to the layoff. Stefan Bell is expected to take over in the starting lineup until he returns to full fitness.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Two top-division soccer games in Germany called off amid heavy snow

Two top-division German soccer games have been called off as heavy snow makes stadiums unsafe

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Out with illness Silas is out for Saturday's match against Berlin, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Silas is ill and will also miss out."

Impact Silas is not going to be with the club for his first match following the transfer, instead missing out with an illness. This comes after the midfielder has yet to appear all season, going unused at Stuttgart while also dealing with injuries. His role with the club is still to be seen, likely more of a rotational spot.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - Doubtful to face Berlin Hanche-Olsen is doubtful for Saturday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Hanche-Olsen is coming back from the break with some issues, as the defender is now doubtful to play due to injuries. With the defender starting in two of their past three games, this could be a rough loss, with Stefan Bell as a likely replacement. At this point, it is more than likely that he is placed on the bench at the best either way, likely to see Bell in a starting spot.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Completes Mainz move Silas (undisclosed) has signed with Mainz following his departure from Stuttgart, the team announced Tuesday.

Impact Silas has yet to see action in the current season due to an undisclosed injury, but he'll aim to return at some point in 2026 for his new club. The midfielder previously served as a right winger for Red Star Belgrade in Serbia, where he scored seven goals in 25 appearances across all competitions, with two of those goals coming in the UEFA Champions League. He could challenge William Boving and Paul Nebel for playing time as soon as he's ready to feature.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Phillip Tietz - Completes Mainz switch Tietz has completed a permanent move to Mainz from Augsburg, his new club announced Friday.

Impact Tietz has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Mainz. He'll add depth to the forward line after spending much of the first half of the 2025/26 campaign as a reserve for Augsburg.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Nartey's breakthrough goal gives Stuttgart a 3-2 win over Frankfurt in thriller

Stuttgart sweeps aside Leverkusen as snow hampers the Bundesliga

Two top-division soccer games in Germany called off amid heavy snow