Paul Nebel
M05
CM (RW)
Box-to-Box
Oct 10, 2002 (23)
Both
5'7"
146 lb
MainzStill 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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