Anthony Caci
M05
Right Wingback
Possession Builder
Jul 1, 1997 (29)
Right
6'0"
168 lb
Scores, assists in loss
Caci scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and five chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Werder Bremen.
Analysis: Caci was a force on Saturday with a goal, assist and five overall chances created. The midfielder has a good shot at replicating these numbers against Elversberg, a side that has conceded 15 goals through seven Bundesliga games.
Delivers winning assist
Caci assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Schalke.
Analysis: Caci recorded one assist, one chance created and two crosses, one accurate, across 89 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory at Schalke. He provided the decisive contribution in the 24th minute, getting forward down the right flank after receiving Kaishu Sano's pass before delivering a precise cross for Phillip Tietz to convert. Caci also contributed to Mainz's defensive effort as the visitors secured a clean sheet, making it a productive two-way performance for the wing-back before he was replaced late.
Scores brace in defeat
Caci scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.
Analysis: Caci found the back of the net from inside the box with both feet, notching his side's first two goals in the 33rd and 42nd minutes, respectively, against Bayer. His forward runs from the right flank have paid off in Mainz's 3-5-2 scheme, leading to two goals and two assists across six appearances in all competitions. He's also averaging 1.8 chances created per Bundesliga match, adding a reliable creative dimension to his attacking output. The five tackles and four clearances showed his contributions extended beyond the final third.
Will return Saturday
Caci (face) is an option for Saturday's match against Leverkusen, according to manager Urs Fischer. "All the others have the green light."
Analysis: Caci was helped off with a face injury in the final match before the break and had some questions surrounding him after not regularly training over the break. However, it appears the defender is ready to go again and will not miss any time, set to resume action against Leverkusen. he has started in all four games on the right flank and should remain in that role, earning one assist so far this season.
Forced off with facial injury
Caci was forced off in the 65th minute of Saturday's victory at Borussia Monchengladbach after sustaining a facial injury that left him with a bloody nose.
Analysis: Caci was forced off after being caught in the face by Philipp Sander's foot, with the incident ending his involvement in the 65th minute after he had assisted Sheraldo Becker's goal before halftime.
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