Lennard Maloney

Maloney (illness) was back in team training this week and is an option for Friday's clash against Hamburger, according to Allgemeine Zeitung.

Maloney (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against Dortmund, coach Urs Fischer said in the press conference. "Lenny is ill at the moment, and so he'll miss Friday's game."

Maloney had seven clearances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Maloney (head) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Maloney has signed a contract with Mainz until 2028, the club announced. "Lennard Maloney has demonstrated over the last year and a half that he is well established in the Bundesliga. Sportingly, he is at home in the number six position, and his player profile is a perfect fit for Mainz 05. He is an absolute mentality player with a high level of stamina, aerial ability, and tackle strength. Additionally, Lennard will seamlessly integrate into our dressing room with his warm, open personality," said Mainz Sports Director Niko Bungert.