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Unused substitute Friday Leitsch (strain) remained an unused substitute in Friday's 4-0 defeat against Dortmund, confirming he is back available for Mainz.

Impact Leitsch has battled through multiple issues this season and finally worked his way back into the matchday squad, though he stayed on the bench as an unused substitute. The defender is officially back in the mix and available for selection, but for now he profiles strictly as depth rather than a real rotation threat. Expect him to ease back in gradually with a limited bench role before pushing for more meaningful minutes.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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

Out until new year Leitsch is out until January due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Leitsch is hitting the sidelines Sunday and for the remainder of 2025, with the defender now out until the new year with his injury. This is unfortunate for the player after he earned his first start in a while last match, although he has only appeared in three games all season, a minor loss for his club. He will look to next be an option when facing Union Berlin on Jan. 10 after the international break.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in coach's plans Leitsch is fully fit and available but not in the coach's plans moving forward, coach Bo Henriksen said in a press conference, according to BILD.

Impact Leitsch has missed the last five games as he is no longer part of the coach's plans. The defender has not been good enough on the pitch and will likely look for a new project in the next transfer window since he is unlikely to feature in Mainz's match squad moving forward.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from team sheet Leitsch (illness) is out for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Leitsch is not in the call despite some expecting him to be an option, with the defender left off the team sheet completely. He has only started in one of his five appearances on the team sheet, so this is a minor loss for the club, mainly serving in a depth role.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back available Sunday Leitsch (illness) missed the last game due to illness but should be back available for Sunday's clash against Stuttgart since coach Bo Henriksen said everyone is fit for the game.

Impact Leitsch is expected to be back for Sunday's clash against Stuttgart since the coach said all the players were fit for the game and the defender dealt with an illness last week. He has been only a bench option mainly for Mainz, therefore his return will not impact the starting squad.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Leitsch (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen.

Impact Leitsch remains unavailable Saturday after missing the club's last outing due to illness. Despite the two-week international break, he has yet to recover fully and is not in the squad. His last appearance came before the setback, when he made a rare start for the team.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should return Saturday Leitsch (illness) appears to be an option for Saturday's match against Leverkusen, according to manager Bo Henriksen. "But I hope and think that - apart from Robin, Anthony and Max...

Impact Leitsch was absent from the club's last match due to an illness, but after two weeks off to recover over the international break, he appears to be fit again. This is decent news for the club, as he started in the match before his absence. However, he is likely destined for the bench if fit, as he has started on the bench in four of his five appearances on the team sheet this campaign.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Remains depth option Leitsch made 14 appearances (six starts) in his third season with Mainz.

Impact Leitsch has been a depth option since making the switch to Mainz, though he's never really established a starting role. It would be a surprise if that changed, as he largely remained on the bench even in the midst of an injury crisis in the backline.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

FInds bench Leitsch (hip) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Leitsch is back from his injury after some assessment ahead of Saturday's contest, with the defender finding a spot on the bench. He will likely remain on the bench heading into their final game of the season, not seeing a start since Nov. 3 and last seeing the field Feb. 8.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be assessed before Bochum Leitsch (hip) was expected to be available last weekend but ultimately missed out. He will be assessed again on Friday to determine if he can make the match squad for Saturday's cl...

Impact Leitsch will be a late call again to feature in the match squad to face Bochum on Saturday. If deemed fit enough to be involved, he should return to the bench role he held earlier in the season.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Frankfurt Leitsch (hip) was back in team training this week and is available for Sunday's clash against Frankfurt after not being cited in the injury report by coach Bo Henriksen said in the...

Impact Leitsch missed the last three games due to a hip injury but has trained with the team this week and is an option moving forward for the club. That said, his return will not impact the starting squad since he has mainly been a bench option this season.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Leitsch (hip) remains sidelined for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg.

Impact Leitsch was a doubt for Saturday's game after picking up a hip injury that sidelined him in their last contest. He remains sidelined and has only been a bench option since early November after starting the season as a regular, so his absence does not affect the starting squad.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hip injury Leitsch is out for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim due to a hip injury, according to his club.

Impact Leitsch is a late absence Saturday, as he has been announced out ahead of game time due to a hip injury. Luckily, this is a minor absence, as he has not appeared on the field since Feb. 16, mainly holding a reserve role and seeing time when there are injuries in the defense. Once he is fit, he will probably remain in a similar role.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Dortmund Leitsch is out for Sunday's match against Dortmund due to injury, according to manager Bo Henriksen.

Impact Leitsch will not be an option for the weekend, as he has been dealt an undisclosed injury and is not fit enough to compete. Luckily for the club, this should only be a minor absence moving forward, as the defender has gone unused in his past five games and hasn't seen a start since Nov. 3.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Leitsch (undisclosed) is available from the bench for Sunday's match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Leitsch returns after missing one match due to an undisclosed issue. The defender had made four straight starts prior to the injury, but begins Sunday's match among the substitutes.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Leitsch (undisclosed) is back in training ahead of Sunday's trip to Kiel, per manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Leitsch had to miss the last match with an injury, having previously started the last four games in a row. He is set to be a late call if the defender will return to the lineup, with Stefan Bell. Danny da Costa and Dominik Kohr all options to start at defense for the side.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags late equalizer Leitsch scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Leitsch took to the pitch after 46 minutes Saturday for Stefan Bell. He executed five clearances and blocked a shot, but his notable contribution was scoring the equalizing goal in the 94th minute to salvage a point for his team. Last season the defender was deployed occasionally from the bench and it looks like he will be used in that mode this season too. This was his first goal.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Leitsch (undisclosed) is in the Mainz squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Leitsch returns after leaving in the 31st minute of last week's season opener against Union Berlin. The defender moves to the bench with Stefan Bell taking his spot in Saturday's XI.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves in first half Leitsch was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Union Berlin due to an injury.

Impact Leitsch left the match in the 31st minute, being replaced by Stefan Bell. The oft-injured Leitsch's status for next week's match against Stuttgart is now in question.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in pre-season friendly Leitsch (thigh) was in the starting lineup for Friday's friendly match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact The defender missed the final game of the 2023/24 season with a thigh injury, but he is fully recovered now and was part of the starting lineup for the team's most recent friendly. He should be in a good place to be available for the season opener against Union Berlin on Aug. 24.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Leitsch (thigh) is out for Friday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Leitsch continues on the sidelines for a further match, now missing his fifth straight contest due to a thigh issue. The defender will hope to end this absence soon, as he has now missed nine of the club's past 11 games due to different injuries. He will look to shake this off in the coming weeks, as his season has been heavily impacted by multiple injury spells throughout the campaign. Although, it hasn't affected the club too much, as he mainly serves in a rotational role.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with adductor injury Leitsch is not in the squad to face Augsburg on Saturday due to an adductor issue.

Impact Leitsch missies his fourth straight match as he hasn't started since November due to injury and lack of fitness.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for spell on sidelines Leitsch suffered a muscle injury during training this week that will leave him out for the next few weeks, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Leistch is heading for another spell on the sidelines after already missing five games this season due to a knee injury, picking up a muscle injury during the international break that the club reported would leave him out for weeks. When the defender is healthy, he has been a regular starter, so his absence will affect the starting XI, especially seeing the team is already limited on defenders with multiple others being injured. Expect either a formation change or for Stefan Bell to start if he is healthy, or possibly even Josuha Guilavogui to play out of position in the defense if he is fit by the weekend.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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