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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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still far from return Zentner (groin) is still training individually and far from making his return, according to BILD.

Impact Zentner remains sidelined and still cannot train with the team as he continues rehabbing a groin injury that has kept him out since late November. The recovery is dragging on longer than expected and he has yet to make meaningful progress toward a return. With Zentner still weeks away at best, Daniel Batz continues to handle starting duties between the posts.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Joins individual training Zentner (groin) has trained individually, according to manager Urs Fischer. "I don't want to go into detail with Robin. He trains individually and works to come back."

Impact Zentner is not yet an option but continues to recover from his groin injury, with the goalie an option to train individually. This is positive for the goalie as they attempt to recover their starter in net, probably facing another two to three weeks out.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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

Out until new year Zentner (groin) is out for Saturday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Zentner was likely to return in December, but is not yet an option, with the goalie left out of the team for another match. This leaves the club without their starting keeper for a fourth straight match, although a return is now likely after the break. He will have around three weeks to recover, likely to return to his starting role immediately.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

Four saves in draw Zentner made four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Zentner recorded multiple saves for a fourth straight match and is up to a total of 15 saves, compared to five goals against over that span. This was also the third straight game where he limited opponents to no more than one goal. Up next for Mainz in league play is a meeting with SC Freiburg on Sunday, November 30.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in one Zentner recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Zentner recorded 23 passes and also made three clearances. He has now accumulated 11 saves and four clearances across the last three games after his red card. Next, he takes on Hoffenheim who have netted thrice in each of their last four games.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes late in draw Zentner allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Zentner allowed the game tying goal in the 86th minute as Mainz split the points with Bremen on Saturday. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for eight saves in his last two starts after returning from a suspension.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in net with six saves Zentner had six saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Zentner recorded six saves, his most in a match this season, and now has 16 saves with eight goals conceded in six appearances. He remains without a clean sheet this season and will aim to change that against Werder Bremen on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen beats Freiburg in the Bundesliga to bounce back from 7-2 PSG rout

Ernest Poku continued his strong goalscoring form as Bayer Leverkusen bounced back from its heavy loss to Paris Saint-Germain to beat Freiburg 2-0 in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Serves suspension Zentner is no longer banned and is an option moving forward.

Impact Zentner has put to end his two-game ban, with the golaie serving both legs of the suspension and available for action again. He should immediately return to a spot in the starting XI, starting in all five of his appearances this season while recording six goals allowed and 10 saves.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

Lets it one goal Zentner recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Zentner has allowed a single goal in each of the last four Bundesliga appearances to start the season. In that span, he's only made nine saves, a slow start for the keeper to start off the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one goal again Zentner recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact For the 2025-26 Bundesliga, it is three consecutive games in which Zentner has conceded one goal. Each of the three games saw unimpressive compensation, with him logging either one or two saves. Zentner's next chance to impress comes Sept. 20 at Augsburg.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in draw Zentner registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Zentner has limited opponents to just one goal in each of the first two games of the season. He is also up to three saves over that span. Up next for Mainz is a meeting with RB Leipzig on September 13.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allows only goal Zentner had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Zentner's season got off to a disappointing start as he allowed a goal one just two shots faced on opening day. The midfielder and defensive in front of him still offer some solid play and limit the shots he faces, but this is a match he would have wanted a clean sheet from. Zentner won't have an easier match next time out against Wolfsburg as he tries to bounce back.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns for season finale Zentner allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Zentner allowed two second half goals, but held on long enough for Mainz to come from behind for a point. The keeper returned from a two-match injury absence in the match ending the season allowing seven goals while combining for seven saves in his last three appearances.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Leverkusen Zentner (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Leverkusen.

Impact Zentner was going to be a late call for this season finale, but the goalkeeper got the green light and will start on what figures to be a difficult matchup on paper. Zentner, who returns after a two-game absence, hasn't kept a clean sheet in his last eight matches.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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