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Returns to starting XI Zentner allowed three goals while making six saves during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Zentner allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second as Mainz dropped all three points Sunday. It was the first start since November for the keeper after missing the last few months with a groin injury. Mainz head to Heidenheim for their season finale next weekend.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Thursday Zentner (groin) was an unused substitute in Thursday's 4-0 Conference League loss against Strasbourg, marking his return to the matchday squad after an absence stretching back to N...

Impact Zentner had been the undisputed starting goalkeeper before a groin issue sidelined him for months, and his presence on the bench is a significant step toward regaining that role. Coach Urs Fischer will now decide whether to restore him to the starting lineup in upcoming fixtures, but having one of the squad's most experienced options back in the fold is a welcome boost for Mainz heading into the final stretch of the Bundesliga season.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Zentner (groin) is out for Sunday's match against Freiburg, according to manager Urs Fischer. "He was able to participate in the player set training again today, but it is not yet...

Impact Zentner is nearing a return and continuing to train, but is not yet an option, another game out for the keeper as his absence extends back to Nov. 21. This leaves his return up in the air moving forward, seemingly ready to make a return in any coming week if his health permits it.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Near return Zentner (groin) was spotted in training Wednesday and appears close to a return, the club posted.

Impact Zentner was spotted in training Wednesday and could be nearing a return after a four-month absence due to injury. The goalkeeper was an undisputed starter prior to the setback and is likely to reclaim the No. 1 role from Daniel Batz once fully fit.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Stuttgart beats Heidenheim to climb into Bundesliga top four

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