FSV Mainz 05 Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Stefan Bell - Partially training Bell (knee) has joined partial team training Monday, according to Allgemeine Zeitung.

Impact Bell was out at Monday's public session as the club starts to train again following the international break, as the defender was able to partially train with teammates before an individual program. This is progress in the right direction, although it is yet to be seen if he can play Saturday. He earned a string of seven straight starts before the injury, potentially returning to that spot again once fit.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sota Kawasaki - Staying with Mainz permanently Mainz have activated a clause to sign Kawasaki permanently, the club announced Friday.

Impact Kawasaki was on loan from Japanese side Kyoto Sanga, but following this move, the midfielder will stay with the club beyond this season on a long-term deal. Kawasaki has made eight appearances (two starts) this season, but it seems Mainz certainly trust in his long-term potential.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Batz - Three saves for win Batz had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Batz stopped three of the four shots he faced during Sunday's win. He made the most of his chances and stood tall to stop a good Frankfurt attack. He didn't quite earn the clean sheet, but Batz goes into the international break off a great performance and a nice win against a strong opponent.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kaishu Sano - Two chances created Sano registered one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Sano created a pair of chances Sunday, but just couldn't put himself on the scoresheet during the clash. The midfielder has been excellent, though he hasn't quite lived up to his brilliance from last season. He has good upside on both sides of the ball, especially in matches where he has time to look for forward passes.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Adds assists in win Becker assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Becker set up Paul Nebel for a crucial goal during Sunday's narrow win over Frankfurt. Becker was dangerous throughout, and could have had a goal himself if he could have finished a bit better. His two chances created were excellent, as he was involved in the attack and build up throughout the match.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Nebel - Nets brace Nebel scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Nebel did everything to earn all three points against Frankfurt. He netted both goals, sent in five crosses and nearly had an assist. The attacking midfielder has been excellent in Mainz and continues to draw attention from elsewhere in the Bundesliga. With this sort of offensive output Nebel has made himself a crucial part of the attack.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 22 • YOUTUBE

Anthony Caci - Near return Caci (groin) completed his first full training session Wednesday and could return soon, according to coach Urs Fischer. "Caci completed his first full training session today, which...

Impact Caci completed his first full training session on Wednesday and could return soon, but is expected to be short of fitness for Thursday's Conference League clash against Sigma Olomouc after being sidelined since late September with a groin injury. The midfielder started the first four matches of the season and could regain that role after a few games as he works his way back to full match fitness.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Jae-sung - Goals in two straight Lee scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Sunday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Lee scored Mainz's second goal in the 52nd minute while leading his side with three shots. The attacker has goals in two straight matches to go along with six shots, a chance created and eight crosses over that stretch.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - First assist of season Becker had an assist to go along with two off target shots, three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created during Sunday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Becker set up Lee Jae-Sung in the 52nd minute assisting Mainz's second goal while finishing second on the team in shots, crosses and chances created. The assist was the first since joining Mainz for Becker as he's combined for two goal involvements, five shots, seven chances created and 11 crosses over his last three appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Batz - Three saves in clean sheet Batz kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Sunday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Batz helped Mainz to all three points by blanking Bremen on Sunday. The clean sheet was the first since February 2nd for the keeper as he's combined for three goals allowed and nine saves over his last three starts. Batz and Mainz take on Frankfurt at home next Sunday.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Nebel - Opens the scoring early Nebel scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing seven times inaccurately, creating three chances and making three tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Werder Br...

Impact Nebel opened the scoring after just five minutes while leading Mainz in crosses, chances created and tackles during the win. The goal was the first since September for the midfielder as he's combined for two goal involvements, four shots, eight chances created and 17 crosses over his last three appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Mwene - First assist of season Mwene had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately and making three tackles (winning two) during Sunday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Mwene set up Paul Nebel in the fifth minute while tying for the team-high in tackles as of his substitution in the 72nd minute. The assist was the first goal involvement this season for Mwene as he's combined for six crosses and eight tackles over his last three appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Bell - Won't play Sunday Bell (knee) won't be an option for Sunday's game against Werder Bremen, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Bell won't be fit enough for Sunday. He only completed parts of the sessi...

Impact Bell will miss a fourth straight contest while navigating a knee issue, and while the defender is trending in the right direction, this game simply comes too soon for him. This means his next chance to play will come against Frankfurt on Sunday, March 22, before the international break.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Fracture confirmed Silas suffered a fracture of his left tibia and fibula during the first leg of the Round of 16 in the UEFA Conference League against SK Sigma Olomouc and is out for the time being,...

Impact Silas was rushed to the hospital after suffering fractures to his left tibia and fibula during the first leg of the Round of 16 in the UEFA Conference League against SK Sigma Olomouc and will now begin a long recovery process that is expected to sideline him until the start of the 2026/27 season. The midfielder made eight appearances for his new club since arriving, scoring one goal while adding eight shots and three chances created. His absence should open the door for Philipp Tietz and Sheraldo Becker to pick up more minutes in the front line.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Fractured tibia feared Silas was forced off due to a serious injury during Thursday's UEFA Conference League visit to Sigma Olomouc and the club fears a fractured tibia, according to BILD.

Impact Silas was rushed to the hospital after suffering a serious injury during Thursday's UEFA Conference League trip to Sigma Olomouc, with a fractured tibia now feared for the midfielder. This would be a major setback for Mainz as Silas had quickly become a regular starter following his move during the winter transfer window. If the injury turns out to be as serious as feared, Phillip Tietz and Sheraldo Becker could be in line for increased minutes moving forward.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Forced off Thursday Silas suffered an apparently serious injury during Thursday's UEFA Conference League visit to Sigma Olomouc.

Impact Silas will likely miss upcoming contests if he's dealing with a major blow, but the severity of his injury is yet to be revealed. He has been part of a forward rotation with Phillip Tietz and Sheraldo Becker, so both of those teammates will see increased action if the injury is confirmed. The Congo international previously scored once over eight Bundesliga appearances in 2026.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Bell - Still questionable Sunday Bell (knee) is still battling a MCL injury and remains questionable for Sunday's clash against Bremen, according to coach Urs Fischer. "We'll see about Sunday. He has today and tom...

Impact Bell has missed the last three matches with a MCL injury and remains a question mark heading into Sunday's clash with Bremen. The defender is expected to train with the reserve squad while the senior team travels for the UEFA Conference League, and his availability for the weekend will depend on how his knee responds. Bell has been a regular starter in Mainz's back line, so if he needs more time to recover it would force a reshuffle in the starting XI, with Kacper Potulski or Danny da Costa emerging as possible options in the back three.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Caci - Pictured in team training Caci (adductor) was pictured in team training Wednesday during the final phase of his recovery, the club posted.

Impact Caci was back on the training pitch with the squad Wednesday as he enters the final stretch of his recovery from a long-term adductor injury. The versatile defender is still targeting a return a few weeks after the March international break and will use the upcoming training sessions to ramp up his fitness and sharpen up ahead of his comeback. Caci has been an undisputed starter for Mainz in recent seasons and should regain his role once he's back up to full speed.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Should return in March Zentner (groin) is progressing well and should return in March, according to Sporting Director Niko Bungert, per BILD.

Impact Zentner has been working his way back from a recurring groin injury that has sidelined him since late November, but there has been encouraging progress and the goalkeeper is now tracking toward a return in March. It remains unclear whether he will be ready to make the squad for Sunday's clash with Bremen or if the matchup against Frankfurt on March. 22. is the more realistic target. In the meantime, Daniel Batz will continue to handle starting duties between the posts until Zentner is fully fit.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Caci - Could return after break Caci (adductor) is back in Mainz and expected to train with the team this week, although he could return only after the March international break, according to Sporting Director Ni...

Impact Caci has been sidelined since late September with an adductor injury, but his recovery is trending in the right direction and he's expected to return to team training this week with the goal of being available again after the March international break. The defender has been a locked-in starter for Mainz over the past few seasons and will be pushing to regain his regular spot once he's back up to full speed. That said, the coaching staff will likely manage his minutes carefully at first given the long stretch he spent on the sidelines.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Aiming return after break Amiri (heel) won't train this week and hopes to return after the March international break, according to Sporting Director Niko Bunget, per BILD.

Impact Amiri is battling a heel injury that will keep him on the sidelines for several weeks as he works his way back to full fitness. The playmaker won't be joining team training this week and is targeting a return sometime after the March international break at the earliest. It's a tough hit for Mainz, as Amiri is their go-to man on set pieces and a key engine in midfield. The club will be hoping to get him back at full speed for the season's final stretch as they fight to steer clear of relegation. In the meantime, Paul Nebel is expected to step into the starting role.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Armindo Sieb - Subbed in on Saturday Sieb recorded no stats in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Sied replaced Lee Jae-Sung in stoppage time and took just one touch. Sied has appeared 16 times this campaign, but has started just thrice.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Jae-sung - Nets opener on Saturday Jae-Sung scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Jae-Sung netted the opener from close range, assisted by Danny da Costa. Jae-Sung recorded 20 passes and also made two clearances, two interceptions, one block and one tackle. He has now registered five goal contributions this campaign in 23 games.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Danny da Costa - Scores and assists on Saturday da Costa scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact da Costa set up the opener for Lee Jae-Sung by working smartly in the box. da Costa then netted in the 91st minute by turning in a rebound from close range. He also contributed defensively with three tackles, three clearances and a block. He has now contributed to three goals across the last three games and is up to five goal contributions for the campaign.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

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