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Mainz 05 before European return: Victory against Nicosia is a must!
FSV Mainz 05 meets Omonia in Nicosia today. It is their first European game in nine years.
Mainz 05 before European return: Victory against Nicosia is a must!
Tonight FSV Mainz 05 will face Omonia Nikosia in the Conference League. This marks Mainz's first European game in almost nine years and expectations are high. Coach Bo Henriksen stressed in advance the importance of not falling behind early, as this could jeopardize the team's strategy. In the Bundesliga, Mainz have only collected four points after five matchdays, which increases the pressure to achieve a good result in the Conference League.
Mainz is considered favorite against the Cypriot team, who had to compete three times in the qualifying rounds to get to the group stage. In addition to Omonia Nicosia, the team will also face challenges from HSK Zrinjski Mostar, AC Fiorentina, Universitatea Craiova, Lech Poznan and Samsunspor. The club's goal is clear: to lay a foundation for the knockout phase of the Conference League.
Team and player information
Mainz recently celebrated a 4-1 win against FC Augsburg, with Kaishu Sano standing out as an outstanding player. However, the offensive remains a problem child for the team, as they have not been able to score enough goals since the departure of Jonathan Burkardt, last season's top scorer. Nelson Weiper, thought to be his successor, has not been convincing so far. Nadiem Amiri is currently the most successful goalscorer of the current season with four goals.
In addition, Benedict Hollerbach, the most expensive new signing, is out due to injury. The dress rehearsal against Borussia Dortmund ended unfortunately with a 0-2 defeat, and goalkeeper Robin Zentner had to leave the field early after a red card. Dominik Kohr will now strengthen the central defense in order to stabilize the defense.
Fan support and weather conditions
Over 1,100 fans accompany the team to Cyprus and create a rousing atmosphere. The players are looking forward to the sunny weather in Nicosia, which could hopefully have a positive impact on the game. Mainz 05 are optimistic about the match and hope to set the course for a successful group phase.