Paul Nebel
M05
Attacking Midfielder
Shadow Striker
Oct 10, 2002 (24)
Both
5'7"
146 lb
Returns to bench
Nebel (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Schalke.
Analysis: Nebel returns to the squad after a groin injury kept him sidelined since the beginning of the campaign. The midfielder resumed team training before the Bayer Leverkusen match but needed additional time to rebuild his fitness. He could now make his first Bundesliga appearance of the season as a substitute. A bench role allows Mainz to ease him back into competitive action following his lengthy absence.
Back in contention for Saturday
Nebel (groin) is available for selection against Schalke 04 on Saturday after recovering from his injury, according to coach Urs Fischer. "Zentner, Kohr, Ruoppi and Silas will be missing on Saturday. All other players are ready for the squad."
Analysis: Nebel is closing in on his first Bundesliga appearance of the season after recovering from a groin injury that has kept him sidelined since the beginning of the campaign. The midfielder recently resumed team training but was left out of the squad against Bayer Leverkusen as he continued rebuilding his fitness. Manager Urs Fischer had previously expressed satisfaction with his progress, and his latest comments confirm that Nebel is now available for selection. He could initially be eased back into action from the bench after his lengthy absence.
Misses call Saturday
Nebel (groin) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.
Analysis: Nebel will have to wait for his season debut despite returning to team training this week. The midfielder made a positive impression on coach Urs Fischer, but his inclusion remained uncertain given his limited time back with the group. He will look to build his readiness in training before returning to competitive action.
Late call for Saturday
Nebel (groin) is a late call for Saturday's match against Leverkusen, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Paul has returned to team training this week and has left a good impression. It was to be noted that they worked hard during the injury. Whether a week of training is enough for a squad nomination, I don't know yet."
Analysis: Nebel is still looking to need a bit more testing before taking the field Saturday, as the midfielder is still deemed a late call. This comes as the midfielder awaits his season debut due to a groin issue, likely not wanting to risk anything after the time he has already missed. If he were to be fit, they would likely cautiously give him time, beginning on the bench and not the starting XI.
Should be available Saturday
Nebel (adductor) fully rejoined team training Tuesday and completed the entire session as he closes in on his season debut, according to Allgemeine Zeitung.
Analysis: Nebel has cleared a major hurdle in his recovery after spending more than two months sidelined with the adductor injury he suffered in early August. The attacking midfielder had been limited to individual work but came through Tuesday's full session and reportedly made a strong impression, putting a potential squad return against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday firmly on the table. After such a lengthy layoff, his role and potential workload remain uncertain and should become clearer as the training week progresses.
Remains out Saturday
Nebel (adductor) will remain unavailable for Saturday's clash against Monchengladbach, according to coach Urs Fischer. "Kohr, Silas, Nebel and Widmer will also not be part of the squad Saturday,"
Analysis: Nebel continues to make progress in his recovery from an adductor injury but isn't yet ready for competitive action. The midfielder has yet to return fully to team training and will remain sidelined through the international break. He's expected to return to contention following the break, though he'll first need to complete his reintegration into team training before making his competitive return.
Making progress in recovery
Nebel (adductor) is making progress in his recovery, with Mainz hoping he can partially return to team training before the international break, according to coach Urs Fischer. "He feels very good. He feels that things are really moving forward"
Analysis: Nebel remains some distance from a competitive return as his next step will be a partial reintegration into team training. Manager Urs Fischer is hopeful that can happen before the international break but declined to provide a firm timeline, leaving the midfielder's availability for the Sept. 19 trip to Borussia Monchengladbach uncertain. Nebel will first need to resume work with the group before a potential return to the matchday squad can be considered.
Still out, likely weeks away
Nebel (groin) remains out and is likely still weeks away from a return, according to coach Urs Fischer. "Nebel is still unavailable."
Analysis: Nebel has been sidelined with an adductor injury suffered during Mainz's preseason training camp, an issue that already cost him the Bundesliga opener against Paderborn. Lee Jae-Sung should continue to see an increased role in midfield until Nebel is cleared to rejoin the squad, with his extended timeline continuing to be monitored as Mainz's season progresses.
Still unavailable
Nebel (adductor) will remain sidelined for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Paderborn as he continues his recovery, according to coach Urs Fischer. "Nebel remains unavailable."
Analysis: Nebel remains sidelined with the adductor injury he suffered during Mainz's preseason training camp and will miss Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Paderborn. The midfielder was initially expected to be unavailable for several weeks, and manager Urs Fischer's latest update confirms he is not yet ready to return. Lee Jae-Sung should continue to see an increased role in midfield until Nebel is cleared to rejoin the squad.
Sidelined with adductor injury
Nebel suffered an adductor injury during the final training session of the club's camp in Hopfgarten, Austria last Tuesday, the club announced.
Analysis: Nebel will be unavailable for the coming weeks after imaging tests confirmed the injury upon the team's return to Mainz, with no precise recovery timeline established given his absence depends on his individual healing process. Jaesung Lee is expected to step into a midfield role in his absence, and Nebel is expected to be reassessed as his recovery progresses.
Facing groin issue
Nebel left Tuesday's training session early after grabbing his groin following a shot on goal, according to Allgemeine Zeitung.
Analysis: Nebel was initially treated in the medical tent near the training pitch before boarding the team bus without any apparent discomfort. It remains unclear whether the issue is a simple adductor strain or something more serious. He is expected to miss Saturday's friendly against Paris FC as a result. Nebel is expected to undergo further evaluation as his status becomes clearer.
Sets up lone Mainz goal
Nebel had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing once accurately, creating two chances and making three tackles (winning one) during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Union Berlin.
Analysis: Nebel set up Sheraldo Becker in the 48th minute assisting Mainz's lone goal while leading the team in tackles. The assist was the first since February for Nebel as he's combined for two goal involvements, three shots, four chances created and nine tackles over his last three starts.
Two shots, one goal
Nebel scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich.
Analysis: Nebel ended a four-game skid without a goal contribution Saturday, as the midfielder stepped up for a goal in the 29th minute. This is a fourth goal of the season for him, all of which have come since the start of March. He also has 1 assist as he closes in on 2,000 minutes played this campaign.
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