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Mainz Injury Boost Ahead of Leverkusen Clash
6 Oct
Summary
- Several key players have returned to team training.
- Nebel ends a lengthy injury spell, resuming training.
- Goalkeeper Zentner also trained but isn't ready yet.
Mainz 05 is set to welcome back several key players for their upcoming Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen. Paul Nebel, Silvan Widmer, and Fabio Gruber all returned to team training earlier this week, signaling a significant boost to the squad's depth.
Nebel's return is particularly noteworthy, marking the end of a lengthy injury layoff that has kept him from playing all season. Goalkeeper Robin Zentner also joined team training on Tuesday after recovering from a hand injury. However, Zentner is still some way from a full return and did not participate in any specialized goalkeeper drills, meaning Alexander Schwolow is expected to start in goal.
This influx of returning players offers a welcome lift for Mainz as they prepare to face Bayer Leverkusen this Saturday. While Zentner's return is positive, his absence from specific drills indicates that his full match readiness is still pending.
