Bundesliga
Mainz after Klatsche in Munich – “Dig in for a night”
Mainz’s Sepp van den Berg (l) and Andreas Hanche-Olsen are disappointed after the slap at FC Bayern. photo
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The second-highest defeat in its Bundesliga history hurts FSV Mainz 05 very much. The route is clear. And there is also some positive news.
After the second highest Bundesliga defeat in the club’s history, FSV Mainz 05 tried to quickly set its sights on easier tasks in the fight to stay in the league.
“This result hurts. We have to put that aside, we can dig in for a night, but then we’ll move on against Bochum. Now opponents are on equal terms, we won’t dig in for long and get back up again,” said sports director Martin Schmidt after the 1st: 8 on Saturday at FC Bayern Munich.
Only in the 8-0 defeat against RB Leipzig on November 2nd, 2019 did Mainz lose higher in the Bundesliga. “We were too courageous, maybe even overconfident at times. So we clearly got screwed,” said Schmidt. “Now we have not only lost three points, but the goal difference has also clearly deteriorated.” The gap to the relegation place and 1. FC Köln is two points. Only Darmstadt has a worse goal difference than Mainz.
Zentner: Focus now on Bochum
“It’s no use having this game in your head for longer than necessary. After the season we can talk about it again. Starting tomorrow the focus is on Bochum, we won’t think about anything else,” said goalkeeper Robin Zentner.
Bochum, Leipzig and Darmstadt are the upcoming tasks for Mainz. “Together we are still fighting to stay in the league, we still have many finals ahead of us. We have to get the necessary points in the coming games,” said coach Bo Henriksen.
Scary moment about Guilavogui
At least Mainz were able to give the all-clear after the shocking moment surrounding Josuha Guilavogui’s head injury. A concussion is suspected, but Guilavogui says he is doing well, Schmidt said. The Frenchman should be examined further after his return.
The Mainz professional remained motionless on the ground in the first half in Munich after colliding with teammate Anthony Caci’s knee. Referee Patrick Ittrich was quickly on hand to help, as were several Mainz professionals.
“Recovery position and tongue out,” said Ittrich. “Everyone should take a first aid course.” In such a situation it is important to act quickly.