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Mainz 05 wants to fight for the start of the season in Wolfsburg today!
Mainz will play in the Bundesliga today in Wolfsburg after the team reached the Conference League. Excitement guaranteed!
Mainz 05 wants to fight for the start of the season in Wolfsburg today!
The big clash between FSV Mainz 05 and VfL Wolfsburg is scheduled for today at 3:30 p.m. Coach Bo Henriksen is in charge of Mainz's fortunes and hopes to carry the momentum from their successful qualification for the UEFA Europa Conference League. This return to European business is a milestone for the Rheinhessen, as it is the first participation in almost a decade, after the last European season in the UEFA Europa League 2016/17, when they finished third in their group. This is what rheinpfalz.de reports.
However, the start to the Bundesliga was bumpy for Mainz. The first game against 1. FC Köln ended in a 0-1 defeat. Despite this disappointment, there is reason for hope, because under Henriksen, who took over in February 2024, the team showed a positive course correction. From a disastrous 17th place finish with just one win from 21 games, he managed to lift the team to 13th place. Last season, Mainz achieved 14 wins and 10 draws and ultimately finished the season in a solid sixth place with 52 points, just three points shy of fifth place for the Europa League. bundesliga.com emphasizes that Jonathan Burkardt, who finished fourth on the top scorers list with 18 goals, and Nadiem Amiri, who contributed six goals and five assists, were particularly influential figures in this success story were.
Team news before the game
Today's opponents, VfL Wolfsburg, started the season with an away win against 1. FC Heidenheim, which means they go into the game against Mainz with a positive attitude. However, it won't be easy for Rheinhessen as coach Henriksen has to do without Paul Nebel (red card suspension) and Benedict Hollerbach (thigh injury). This could weaken the Mainz attack. However, Nelson Weiper was a strong player in the last successful phase and could be in the starting line-up today, as he was in the decisive playoff second leg against Rosenborg Trondheim. rheinpfalz.de reports on the tension surrounding this match.
Today is important for Mainz because the club has a lot to prove. A good result could further boost self-confidence and serve as a springboard for the upcoming games in the Bundesliga. For fans, this means watching a game where every minute counts and every action decides whether the euphoria from the last few months will last.
The successes of last season, including the intense running performance led by Paul Nebel, among others, show that Mainz can form a competitive team. They also had the third-best defense in the league last season and were able to rely on their goalkeeper Robin Zentner, who made an impressive 106 saves. kicker.de offers a further overview of the Conference League and the impressive performances of Mainz.