FSV Mainz 05 Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Stuttgart beats Heidenheim to climb into Bundesliga top four

Bilal El Khannouss has continued his successful start to life on loan at Stuttgart as he scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Heidenheim in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Lasse Riess - Concedes four Sunday Riess allowed four goals while making five saves during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Hamburg.

Impact Riess allowed two goals in each half as Mainz dropped all three points Sunday. It was the first start this season for Riess after entering last week's match as a replacement for Robin Zentner who is serving a red card suspension.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Kohr - Starts against Hamburger Kohr (personal) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Hamburger.

Impact Kohr was expecting a baby last week and missed out, but is back with the team and ready for action, already starting to face Hamburger. He should maintain this role moving forward, starting in all five appearances this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hamburger SV vs Mainz Prediction and Betting Tips | October 5th 2025 Mainz return to action in the German Bundesliga when they visit the Volksparkstadion to take on Hamburger SV on Sunday.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Benedict Hollerbach - Back Thursday Hollerbach came off the bench during the final 20 minutes of Thursday's clash with Omonia.

Impact Hollerbach returned to action off the bench during Thursday's clash, playing the final 20 minutes. The forward missed about a month with a thigh injury, but is expected to take on a larger role now that he's fit once more. Hollerbach should rotate with Armando Sieb.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benedict Hollerbach - On squad list Hollerbach (hamstring) is on the squad list for Thursday's match against Omonia Nicosia.

Impact Hollerbach was a late call for their last contest and could now return for a midweek match in European play, as the forward is on the squad list. He started in their opener before four games out due to injury, so he hopes to be fit soon. The question is if he will see the start immediately if fit, as the club may be cautious with his return to play.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Gleiber - Named to traveling squad Gleiber (strain) is in the squad list for Thursday's match against Omonia Nicosia.

Impact Gleiber looks to be in for a return this week if he can recover from his strain, as he is on the traveling squad for their Conference League match Thursday. This is good news for the midfielder, who has yet to appear this season, hoping to earn his debut, but likely appearing off the bench if deemed fit enough to play.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Kohr - Expecting baby Kohr is out for Thursday's Conference League match against Omonia Nicosia due to he and his wife are expecting a baby, according to his club.

Impact Kohr will not be an option midweek for the club, with the defender expecting a baby and not traveling due to the circumstances. That said, depending on what transpires over the next few days, this could leave him in question for Sunday's match against Hamburger. He has been a regular starter, so his addition to the squad will be hoped for, with Nikolas Veratschnig as a possible replacement if Kohr is absent.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maxim Leitsch - Out with flu Leitsch is out for Thursday's Conference League match against Omonia Nicosia due to the flu, according to his club.

Impact Leitsch will miss out on the club's Conference League opener, with the defender dealing with an illness heading into the contest. This is rough news for the defender, as he will also likely be questionable for Sunday's match against Hamburger. He did start the last match, so this will force a change, with Stefan Bell as a possible replacement.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Zentner - Suspended two games Zentner has had his suspension upgraded to two matches, according to his club.

Impact Zentner was sent off Saturday with a straight red card and has received his punishment, with the goalie banned for two games. This is unfortunate, as he will miss out against Hamburger on Oct. 5 and Leverkusen on Oct. 18, returning to face Stuttgart on Oct. 26. This will leave Lasse Finn Riess to start in net while Zentner is out.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Kohr - Available for selection Kohr is available for Sunday's trip to HSV after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Kohr was sent off against Augsburg and is now available for selection once more for Sunday's trip to HSV. The defender should compete for a starting place straight away in the backline. Kohr started every match and played the full 90 in all but one prior to his sending off.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Silvan Widmer - Breaks up play in loss Widmer registered two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Widmer led the Mainz defensive effort Saturday with five tackles (three won) and made four clearances as he patrolled the midfield in a 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund. The 90-minute appearance marked the midfielder's fourth appearance (first start) of the season. Widmer made just three starts across 27 appearances for Mainz during the 2024/2025 Bundesliga season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Nebel - Whips in seven crosses Nebel generated one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Nebel led the Mainz attacking effort Saturday in cross attempts (seven, two accurate) and corners (six) but was unable to find the unlocking pass in a 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. After serving a two-match ban due to a red card, the midfielder has attempted 12 corners and 11 crosses (three accurate) while creating three chances across two appearances (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - Three shot attempts in loss Hanche-Olsen registered three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Hanche-Olsen led the Mainz attacking effort Saturday with three shot attempts (two on goal) but was unable to beat the keeper in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund. More characteristically, the central defender also matched a team-high with six clearances. Hanche-Olsen was subbed-off off in the 69th minute as part of a reorganization following a Mainz red card.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kovac urges focus as Dortmund extend unbeaten run with Mainz win Borussia Dortmund continued their unbeaten start to the season with a convincing 2-0 victory away at Mainz on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Dortmund beats Mainz 2-0 to keep pace with Bayern in Bundesliga, Frankfurt wins 10-goal spectacle

Karim Adeyemi has scored again as Borussia Dortmund kept pace with Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich by beating Mainz 2-0 away

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Svensson Leads The Way! | MAINZ 05 - BORUSSIA DORTMUND | Highlights | Matchday 5 – Bundesliga 25/26

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Robin Zentner - Sent off vs. Dortmund Zentner was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Dortmund following a straight red card.

Impact Zentzer attempted to stop Karim Adeyemi, who was rushing through on goal, but he fouled the winger, so the red card was deserved. Zentner will miss the Oct. 5 game against Hamburger, but he should be ready to return against Leverkusen on Oct. 18 after the break.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Silvan Widmer - Doubtful again Widmer (undisclosed) is doubtful again for Saturday's clash against Dortmund, coach Bo Henriksen said in the press conference.

Impact Widmer is a late call once again for Saturday's clash against Dortmund as he seems to be struggling to keep himself fit in this first stretch of the season. The midfielder featured off bench last time out against Augsburg and will likely keep that role moving forward this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benedict Hollerbach - Late call against Dortmund Hollerbach (hamstring) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Dortmund, coach Bo Henriksen said in the press conference.

Impact Hollerbach has missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury suffered in the opener against Koln. The forward was spotted back in training this week and will be a late call for Saturday's clash against the black and yellow. This is good news for Mainz since he is a regular starter in the frontline and his return will be a boost in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benedict Hollerbach - Completes parts of team training Hollerbach (hamstring) was back in parts of team training Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Hollerbach has been out for the past month due to a hamstring injury, but could be in for his return this week, as he was able to train with the team in parts. However, he still has yet to join the group fully, possibly missing out on a further match to be cautious. He started in their opener before his injury, so he will hope for a return when facing Dortmund on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Jae-sung - Trains with team Lee (hamstring) is back in team training, according to his club.

Impact Lee suffered a hamstring injury a few weeks ago but is now back in training, with the forward joining the team Wednesday. This is good news for the club, as he started in their first two games of the season before their injury. That said, he will hope to see the start when facing Dortmund, that is, if he is deemed fit.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - Logs in assist Hanche-Olsen assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus FC Augsburg. He was injured and subbed out in the 81st minute.

Impact Hanche-Olsen logged in an assist in his first start since the opener. Looks to be that he will enter in a rotational role at defense, starting twice in four appearances to start the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Nebel - Scores Saturday Nebel scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Nebel made his return to the pitch after serving a two match suspension for a straight red card in the opening game of the season. He will remain a starter in the midfielder following a successful campaign in 2024/25, recording 10 goals and four assists in 31 league appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armindo Sieb - Scores in start Sieb scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Sieb earned his first start of the season Saturday, recording a goal during the 4--1 win over Augsburg. He got the start over Nelson Weiper, who had started the previous games at striker for Mainz.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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