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Robin Zentner - Could return in December Zentner (groin) is expected to be back before the winter break, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Things are looking better for Robin, though, and there's a chance he'll be back b...

Impact Zentner has been out for two games but is nearing a return, as he is expected to be an option before the winter break. This will leave him eyeing a return against St. Pauli on Dec. 21, potentially fit by then. He is their starter, likely to earn that spot back once fit.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Caci - Won't return until after break Caci (thigh) is out until after the winter break, according to manager Urs Fischer. "[Anthony] won't be back until after the winter break."

Impact Caci was training partially a few weeks ago but is seeing a longer absence than expected, with the midfielder not set to return until after the winter break. This is rough for the midfielder who has been out since September, hoping for no further setbacks. He started in their opening four games of the season, so they will hope for his availability soon.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Danny da Costa - Own goal in 1-0 loss Da Costa recorded an own goal, one tackle (zero won), four clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Mainz's team is desperate for any modicum of points, so da Costa's own goal proved costly. He has 60 clearances, 15 interceptions and eight blocks across 13 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Attempts 10 crosses Amiri recorded 10 crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Friday's 1-0 loss against Monchengladbach.

Impact For the second time in back-to-back appearances, Amiri has logged double-digit crosses. Amiri has achieved the feat thrice this season, and coincidentally, they mark 75 percent of the four times he successfully recorded multiple accurate crosses.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Weiper - Three shots in start Weiper registered three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Weiper updated his season-high in shots, as his tally for the campaign has improved from four to seven. The start marks Weiper's third and first since Sept. 13.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Batz - Spot start with four saves Batz made four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Monchengladbach.

Impact Robin Zentner (groin) is out, and Mainz opted to go for Batz in goal over the struggling Lasse Finn Riess. Batz fared relatively well, though he was not perfect due to an own goal. The goalkeeper looks like he is ahead to continue starting if Zentner remains out.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Da Costa own goal sinks bottom club Mainz in home reverse to Borussia Mönchengladbach

Mainz has seen its winless Bundesliga run extend to nine games after going down 1-0 at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Cruel Own Goal Leads To Another Setback! | MAINZ 05 - BORUSSIA M'GLADBACH | Highlights | Bundesliga

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Where to Watch FSV Mainz vs. Borussia Monchengladbach: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation FSV Mainz (18th in the Bundesliga) and Borussia Monchengladbach (12th) meet at Mewa Arena in Mainz on Friday at 2:30 PM ET.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bayern Munich aims to continue unbeaten domestic run against Stuttgart in the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich remains unbeaten in 15 league and cup games against German opposition this season as Vincent Kompany’s team prepares to face Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Saturday

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Bundesliga strugglers Mainz sack head coach Henriksen Bo Henriksen has left Mainz just a few months after leading them to the Conference League, following a poor start in the Bundesliga.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Nadiem Amiri - Suspension served Amiri has served his suspension and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Amiri is back available for the club after one game out, serving a ban due to yellow card accumulation. The midfielder has started in every match except for his suspension, likely to return to his starting role immediately, and hopefully add to his three goals and one assist.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undav scores again but it's not enough as 10-man Hamburg stuns Stuttgart in Bundesliga

Fabio Vieira has scored in stoppage time for Hamburger SV to upset Stuttgart 2-1 in the promoted team’s third Bundesliga win of the season

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Lasse Riess - Six saves, four goals conceded Riess registered six saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-0 loss against SC Freiburg.

Impact Riess started in place of an injured Robin Zentner (groin) and updated his season high in saves. Unfortunately for the goalkeeper, each of his last three appearances include four goals conceded. Once the injured Zentner recovers, Reiss is expected to return to backup duty.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Nebel - First half red card Nebel was shown a red card in the 28th minute of Sunday's match against Frieburg.

Impact Nebel would be shown his marching orders in the first half of Sunday's outing, with the midfielder picking up a straight red card. It will be reviewed, but he will miss at least one match against Gladbach on Dec. 5, returning to face Bayern Munich on Dec. 14. He is a starter, so this will force a change, with Nadiem Amiri likely to claim that spot back after his suspension.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Mwene - Starting against Freiburg Mweene (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Mwene was battling an illness, but is with the team Sunday as expected, with the defender earning a spot in the starting XI immediately upon his arrival. He still has yet to miss a start in league play all season, likely to see the start if fit.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Out a few matches Zentner (groin) is out for the next few games due to a groin injury, according to his club.

Impact Zentner would go down in Thursday's match with an injury, and that has led him to the sidelines, now set to miss a few weeks with the issues. This will leave the club without its starting keeper, likely looking to return by the end of December or to begin the new year. That said, Lasse Finn Riess is likely to take over the starting role as goalie with Zentner out.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Mwene - Expected to play Sunday Mwene (illness) is expected to be an option for Sunday's match against Freiburg, according to manager Bo Henriksen. "I'll speak with Phillipp later, but I expect him to be availabl...

Impact Mwene was out last match with an illness but is now likely to see the field again this weekend, with the defender likely to play Sunday. This is great news for the club, as the midfielder is their regular on the right flank, a role he should return to immediately if fit. He has yet to miss a start in league play this campaign, likely to go through some late testing to decide if he is good to go.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Unlikely against Freiburg Zentner is unlikely to be available for Sunday's clash against Freiburg after suffering an adductor injury during Thursday's loss against Universitatea Craiova in the Conference Le...

Impact Zentner suffered an adductor injury after a clash with an opponent and was forced off in the 24th minute of Thursday's win against Universitatea Craiova in the Conference League. The starting goalkeeper of Mainz will undergo an MRI on Friday to know the extend of the issue but both the Sporting Director and coach Bo Henriksen are pessimistic about his chances of being available for Sunday's clash against Freiburg. If he has to miss time to recover, Lasse Finn Reiss will be the one replacing him in goal until he returns.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Forced off in Conference League Zentner was unable to continue playing after 24 minutes of Thursday's 1-0 loss to Universitatea Craiova in the Conference League.

Impact Zentner has tweaked something according to his club, and his status is now unclear ahead of the weekend's trip to Freiburg. Lasse Finn Riess is expected to be the top replacement choice after subbing on for him in the last match. The regular keeper has had a difficult campaign, but his team's worst results came when he missed a pair of games in October, so his loss may be a huge blow to the squad.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Mwene - Suffering from illness Mwene is out for Thursday's match against Universitatea Craiova due to illness, according to his club.

Impact Mwene will hit the sidelines for at least their midweek UEFA match, with the defender having picked up an illness. This is a rough loss for the club, as he is their starter on the right flank, with Nikolas Veratschnig as a possible replacement. Mwene will then hope for a quick turnaround with the club set to take the field again Sunday when facing Frieburg on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Kohr - Suspended three games Kohr has been suspended for three games due to his red card he received against Hoffenheim.

Impact Kohr would earn a red card late into Friday's match against Hoffenheim and has received his punishment, with the midfielder now banned for three games. This is a rough loss for the club, as he has started in all but one match this season. That said, Danny Da Costa is likely to cover his spot in the defense until an option again.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Picks up fifth yellow card Amiri is suspended for one match due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Amiri has already picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and is now set for a ban, missing out against Freiburg on Sunday. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change for the time being, with Sota Kawasaki or Silvan Widmer as possible replacements. He will only miss one match, returning against Monchengladbach on Dec. 5.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Caci - Training partially Monday Caci (thigh) trained partially with the team on Monday, the club posted.

Impact Caci took part in portions of team training on Monday for the first time since his thigh injury. This is an important development for the frenchman since he appears on track to be available at the beginning of December and reclaim his starting role for Mainz before the end of the year. Until then Silvan Widmer continues to see an expanded role in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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