Tactics Corner: Mainz and Freiburg Suppress Each Others Strengths
One of two games without a goal on Saturday afternoon, the two surprise-packages of this season locked horns in what was a fascinating tactical battle at the Coface Arena. Both lost ground on Schalke 04 in the battle for Europe – but nothing was sacrificed for either team. Editor Ross Dunbar dissects the action.
FSV Mainz 05 on the ascendency in the Bundesliga under Thomas Tuchel
The Carnival Club are in sixth place at the end of 2012 and are taking the league by surprise. Regular contributor Tom Rowland looks at their season so far.
BVB’s Neven Subotic On Returning To His Old Club
FSV Mainz 05 was the youngster’s first port of call when he moved to Germany as a teenager, where he teamed up with his eventual boss at BVB, Herr Klopp.
Returning With Style: Ádám Szalai
This week, Meghan D’Amore looks at the return of a Hungarian striker whose career has been blighted by injures, before returning with a telling impact at the Coface Arena.
FSV Mainz vs. FC Augsburg Match Preview
Both sides will be looking to avoid a relegation battle and after a tough start, they go head-to-head at the Coface Arena. Tom Rowland looks ahead to this encounter for BLFUK.
FC Bayern München vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 Preview
FSV Mainz face a daunting trip to FC Bayern München. The Bavarians have a 100% record, whilst Mainz have only managed one point so far.
FSV Mainz 05 vs. SpVgg Greuther Fürth Preview
Newly promoted Greuther Fürth travel to Mainz on Matchday 2 looking to win their first points of the Bundesliga campaign.
Thomas Tuchel facing tough year at Mainz
Bundesliga Football takes a look at Thomas Tuchel and Mainz’s difficulty in keeping up appearances.
SC Freiburg vs. FSV Mainz 05 Preview
Bundesliga Football look ahead to the opening weekend of the Bundesliga campaign as SC Freiburg host FSV Mainz 05.
What Now for Thomas Tuchel?
In his first role as head coach, Thomas Tuchel has worked miracles at FSV Mainz. The Krumbach native has lead the Die Nullfünfer to four successive seasons in the Bundesliga, a record for the Rhineland-Palatinate club.
