Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Mainz
Wolfsburg
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Pierre Kunde | Out | 6.31 | |
Edimilson Fernandes | Out | 6.58 | |
Jeremiah St. Juste | Doubtful | 6.77 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Maxence Lacroix | Doubtful | 7.03 | |
William | Doubtful | 6 | |
Marin Pongracic | Doubtful | 6.52 | |
Jérôme Roussillon | Doubtful | 6.58 | |
Jeffrey Bruma | Out | N/A | |
Admir Mehmedi | Doubtful | 6.44 |
Team News
Mainz
Wolfsburg
- Ex-Mainz defender Bo Svensson, who played under the likes of Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel, has taken over as head coach on a deal until 2024.
- Stefan Bell made his first Bundesliga appearance in 658 days at the weekend at the heart of the Mainz defence.
- After contracting COVID-19 in the summer, Edimilson Fernandes has again returned a positive test and is ruled out.
- Youngster Marius Liesegang could return to the squad after recovering from a back injury, while Moussa Niakhaté is available after suspension.
- Goalkeeper Finn Dahmen made a decent Bundesliga debut in the defeat at Bayern, but first choice Robin Zentner has recovered from a back injury.
- Philipp Mwene returned from an ankle injury at the weekend, while skipper Danny Latza could return to midfield.
- Pierre Kunde Malong is over his encounter with COVID-19, but now needs a knee op and will be missing for several weeks.
- Former Real Madrid striker Ádám Szalai could return to the squad after recovering from a knee op.
- Dominik Kohr has joined on loan until the end of the season from Eintracht Frankfurt to boost midfield options.
- Back up keeper Pavao Pervan is available after COVID-19, while Maxence Lacroix, Jerome Roussillon and William are all likely to be available too after their experience with the virus.
- Maximilian Arnold is available after suspension.
- Xaver Schlager and Maximilian Philipp also had to quarantine but should return. Jeffrey Bruma has to quarantine with immediate effect.
- Admir Mehmedi could return to the squad after an Achilles injury.
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