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05-07-2025
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Mainz show interest in Danish prospect Oscar Fraulo
Sport Bild reports that Mainz 05 are interested in Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Oscar Fraulo. Since signing for his current Bundesliga outfit in the January 2022 transfer window, Fraulo has made just two appearances for the Gladbach senior side. The heavily-capped Danish youth international recently returned from an extended two-year loan-stint with FC Utrecht and maintains an estimated market value of €3.5m Despite the fact that Fraulo did enjoy some success in Holland's Eredivisie, the 21-year-old isn't thought to have much prospects with the Niederrheiner. Mainz head coach Bo Henriksen – who once coached Fraulo at Midtjylland between 2021 and 2022 – could offer the youngster some prospects. Fraulo's skill as an attacking midfielder could see him deployed among midfield mainstays Kaishu Sano and Nadiem Amiri. Advertisement German European representatives Mainz are themselves flush with cash following the finalization of Jonathan Burkardt's €21m sale to Eintracht Frankfurt. The Rheinhessen run an estimated +€12.5m summer transfer surplus. Such cash reserves will almost certainly yield two to three more signings. GGFN | Peter Weis
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05-07-2025
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Juventus show interest in Mainz captain Silvan Widmer
Italy's Gazetta della Sport reports that Juventus may be interested in bringing Mainz 05 captain Silvan Widmer back to the Serie A. Widmer has been captaining his Bundesliga side since previous Mainz head coach Bo Svensson handed him the armband ahead of the 2022/23 season. The Swiss international has nevertheless played less of a role for the Rheinhessen in the two league campaigns since. Current Mainz head coach Bo Henriksen has always been quick to both praise and turn to Widmer whenever needed during his 18-month-tenure with the club. Henriksen still handed the 32-year-old only three league starts last season. On no occasion did Widmer go the full 90 minutes for the Nullfünfter. The right fullback/wingback was used 24 times off the bench. Advertisement Widmer enters the final year of his Mainz contract. Despite the player's stated enthusiasm for working with his current club in Europe next season, a move would make sense for both sides. Mainz appear prepared to cope with Anthony Caci's departure by installing Nicolas Veratschnig a trial at Widmer's position. Henriksen may also seek to name his own skipper ahead of the new season. Widmer enjoyed some of the finest years of his career playing for Udinese Calcio in the Serie A between 2013 and 2018. Mainz could easily pocket €1-2m for the man they once paid Basel €2.5m for. The Italian source references only loose enquires from Juventus at this juncture, but the strong logic accompanying a potential move may cause matters to move quickly. GGFN | Peter Weis
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18-05-2025
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Xabi Alonso pays tribute to Bundesliga fan scene: 'Sure, I'm going to miss it.'
Sitting opposite Mainz 05 head coach Bo Henriksen at a post-match press conference yesterday, Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso didn't exactly receive the same humorous accolades as his counterpart did. The future Real Madrid head coach nevertheless delivered some thoughtful quotes on his two-and-a-half years spent working in the German Bundesliga. Xabi's farewell to the German top flight came at an away match. It was such that the 43-year-old began by commenting on the Bundesliga fan scene. A professional playing career spent in Spain, England, and Germany left Xabi somewhat partial to the country that would end up launching his coaching career. Advertisement 'I think this is quite unique to have such loud stadiums wherever [one goes],' Xabi said. 'Where all the local supporters give their best. The away fans too. We [Leverkusen] had around 3,000 today. They were pretty loud. 'In the end it was just great,' Xabi continued. 'For me it's one of the unique things about the Bundesliga. That support. That atmosphere. One can feel it on the pitch and also whenever watching it on TV. 'The people [here in Germany] want to see attractive and dynamic football,' Xabi concluded. 'Teams that are aggressive and brave like Mainz and others. Sure I'm going to miss it. I've learned a lot. I'll take a lot from this heading forward.' GGFN | Peter Weis
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16-05-2025
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Mainz vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Nullfünfer aim to secure European football
Mainz Sitting in sixth with 51 points, Mainz are currently on track for Conference League football, with either Stuttgart or Arminia Bielefeld guaranteed a Europa League spot through their DFB-Pokal achievements. Advertisement Putting an end to an eight-game winless run, die Nullfünfer comfortably saw past Bochum last time out, securing a 4-1 win on the road at the Ruhrstadion. Sitting three points away from Borussia Dortmund in fifth, Europa League qualification is still a faint possibility, should BVB fall to an unlikely defeat against Holstein Kiel, while Mainz overturn a five-goal deficit regarding goal difference. The hosts have been held to draws in their last four matches on home soil, however, prior to this, Bo Henriksen's men triumphed in six of their previous seven at Mewa Arena. Team News Henriksen will hope that injuries to centre-backs Dominik Kohr and Moritz Jenz do not prove costly as Mainz head into the weekend. Advertisement Goalkeeper Robin Zentner is also set to miss the final matchday after a sensational campaign in between the sticks for Mainz. Bayer Leverkusen Detrhoned champions Bayer Leverkusen took the lead against Borussia Dortmund last time out, however, they went on to succumb to a 4-2 defeat in manager Xabi Alonso's final match at the BayArena. Despite all of the noise surrounding the club regarding the futures of Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, Alonso will be keen to end his reign with a win, despite the fact that die Werkself cannot finish any higher, or lower than second in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen picked up all three points against die Nullfünfer back in January thanks to an Alejandro Grimaldo free kick in a 1-0 home win. Advertisement However, they enter this weekend in subpar form, having drawn three of their past five Bundesliga matches, with last weekend's defeat against Dortmund being their one loss. Team News For Leverkusen, defenders Jeanuel Belocian, Mario Hermoso and Nordi Mukiele are all ruled out. Further forward, Martin Terrier remains out after suffering an Achilles tendon injury earlier in the season.
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15-05-2025
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Mainz vs Bayer Leverkusen - team news, lineups, predictions
Mainz and Bayer Leverkusen go head-to-head at Mewa Arena this Saturday in the 1. Bundesliga. Mainz currently have 51 points and lie in 6th position. In their last game, Bo Henriksen's team won 1-4 against VfL Bochum (1. Bundesliga 2024/25). Advertisement Bayer Leverkusen have 68 points to their name this season and occupy 2nd position in the table. In their last game, Xabi Alonso's team lost 2-4 against Borussia Dortmund (1. Bundesliga 2024/25). The last meeting between the two teams ended with Bayer Leverkusen winning 1-0. Unavailable Mainz Robin Zentner - Muscular problems Moritz Jenz - Nose Surgery Bayer Leverkusen Jeanuël Belocian - Cruciate Ligament Tear Last starting XIs Mainz ( vs VfL Bochum 2025-05-10): Lasse Riess, Danny da Costa, Stefan Bell, Andreas Olsen, Phillipp Mwene, Anthony Caci, Kaishu Sano, Lee Jae-sung, Nadiem Amiri, Paul Nebel, Jonathan Burkardt Bayer Leverkusen ( vs Borussia Dortmund 2025-05-11): Lukas Hradecky, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Álex Grimaldo, Piero Hincapié, Edmond Tapsoba, Robert Andrich, Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka, Nathan Tella, Amine Adli Did you know... by playmaker stats MANAGERS Bo Henriksen has faced Xabi Alonso on two occasions, only recording losses. Xabi Alonso has faced Mainz on four occasions, recording three wins and one loss. Bo Henriksen has faced Bayer Leverkusen on two occasions, only recording losses. TEAMS Away from home, Bayer Leverkusen currently has four losses in the last 24 games. Away from home, Bayer Leverkusen has scored goals in five consecutive games. Away from home, Bayer Leverkusen has gone two consecutive games without winning. Away from home, Bayer Leverkusen has gone three consecutive games without losing. Bayer Leverkusen currently has one loss in the last six games. Bayer Leverkusen has scored goals in four consecutive games. Bayer Leverkusen has gone two consecutive games without winning. At home, Mainz currently has one loss in the last 13 games. At home, Mainz currently has one win in the last six games. At home, Mainz has scored goals in five consecutive games. At home, Mainz has conceded goals in four consecutive games. At home, Mainz has gone four consecutive games without winning. At home, Mainz has gone 11 consecutive games without losing. Mainz currently has three losses in the last 13 games. Mainz currently has one win in the last eight games. Mainz has conceded goals in ten consecutive games. Mainz has gone two consecutive games without losing. HEAD TO HEAD
