Robin Zentner
M05
GK
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Oct 28, 1994 (31)
Right
6'4"
212 lb
MainzAvoids serious muscle injury
Zentner (thigh) missed Sunday's 5-0 win over Hamburger due to a muscular issue, but the injury is not expected to be serious, according to coach Urs Fischer. "It's a muscular issue for Robin. It shouldn't be too serious."
Analysis: Zentner was a late scratch after initially being expected to start against Hamburger, with Alexander Schwolow taking his place and keeping a clean sheet. Manager Urs Fischer's update suggests Zentner may avoid an extended absence, though no timeline for his return has been established. Schwolow should remain the leading option between the posts if Zentner is not cleared for the next match.
Late scratch with thigh injury
Zentner was a late scratch for Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Hamburger after suffering a muscular injury in his thigh.
Analysis: Zentner had been expected to start between the posts before the thigh problem ruled him out shortly before the contest, leaving the extent of the injury and his recovery timeline uncertain. Alexander Schwolow takes over in goal Sunday and is expected to remain Mainz's starting goalkeeper for as long as Zentner is sidelined. Further assessment should provide a clearer indication of how much time the usual starter could miss.
Easy outing Saturday
Zentner registered no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against SC Paderborn.
Analysis: Zentner cruised to an easy clean sheet Saturday, not needing to make a save in the 0-0 draw. The goalkeeper is one of the club's longest-tenured players and enters his 10th Bundesliga season with Mainz. The 31-year-old is also coming off a significant groin injury suffered last season that limited him to just 10 league appearances. As a result, it may take a few matches before he is back to his best.
Returns to starting XI
Zentner allowed three goals while making six saves during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Union Berlin.
Analysis: Zentner allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second as Mainz dropped all three points Sunday. It was the first start since November for the keeper after missing the last few months with a groin injury. Mainz head to Heidenheim for their season finale next weekend.
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