Munich, December 13 – FSV Mainz 05 is optimistic about national player Nadiem Amiri’s return to the squad for their Bundesliga away game against FC Bayern Munich. This comes after Amiri’s forced break from the Conference League due to muscular issues.
Amiri’s Progress and Coach’s Hopes
Amiri, who had complained of muscular problems after the 0:1 loss against Borussia Mönchengladbach last week and subsequently missed the away game in the Conference League against Lech Poznań (1:1) on Thursday, showed positive signs in training.
“He trained well this morning. It went well. I hope that he can participate in parts of team training tomorrow. After that, we will make a decision,” stated the new Mainz 05 coach, Urs Fischer, regarding Amiri’s potential involvement in the crucial match against the league leaders.
Key Absences for Mainz 05
Despite the hopeful news surrounding Amiri, Mainz 05, currently at the bottom of the Bundesliga table, will definitely be without several key players for the encounter. Dominik Kohr and Paul Nebel are suspended, while Phillipp Mwene remains sidelined due to injury.
Furthermore, captain Silvan Widmer is also expected to miss the match on Sunday. Widmer had to be substituted due to injury during the game in Poznań. A precise diagnosis for the Swiss international was anticipated following an examination scheduled for Friday afternoon.
The Match Ahead: Bayern Munich vs. Mainz 05
The highly anticipated Bundesliga clash between FC Bayern Munich and FSV Mainz 05 is scheduled for Sunday at 5:30 PM (CET) and will be broadcast on DAZN. Mainz 05 faces a significant challenge against the reigning German champions, especially with several key players unavailable.
The return of Nadiem Amiri, if confirmed, would provide a much-needed boost to the Mainz squad as they seek to improve their position in the league standings. Coach Urs Fischer will be looking to leverage any available talent to challenge Bayern in their home stadium.
The team’s performance against Lech Poznań, despite the draw, showed glimpses of resilience, and the potential inclusion of Amiri could further strengthen their attacking options. The final decision on Amiri’s participation is expected after Saturday’s training session.
Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching the team news for Mainz 05 as they prepare for one of the toughest fixtures in the Bundesliga calendar.
Source: https://www.traunsteiner-tagblatt.de/region/nachrichten-aus-bayern_artikel,-mainz-05-hofft-auf-amirieinsatz-in-muenchen-_arid,971577.html
