Mainz boss Henriksen praises HSV: "They can really play" | OneFootball

HSV will host FSV Mainz 05 tomorrow, Sunday, who were active in the Conference League just two days ago and achieved a successful result.

After a nine-year absence, the Rheinhessen returned to the European stage. Supported by around 1,500 enthusiastic fans, they won 1-0 at Omonia Nicosia following a dominant performance. Besides the result, coach Bo Henriksen was pleased at the press conference with another aspect: "We didn't bring any injuries back from Nicosia."

Thus, he will be able to rely on a well-staffed squad. Only goalkeeper Robin Zentner is missing due to a red card suspension after being sent off against Borussia Dortmund for a last-man foul. Lasse Rieß will take his place between the posts. "He is an outstanding goalkeeper. We see that in every training session and know how good he is," Henriksen praised the 24-year-old, who will be playing only his fourth Bundesliga match.

Henriksen with respect for HSV

Furthermore, record signing Benedict Hollerbach seems to be fully fit again. He joined in the summer for around ten million euros from Union Berlin. Such sums can no longer be invested in new signings by HSV. A fact that underscores how far FSV Mainz 05, now in the Bundesliga for 17 consecutive years, has progressed in recent years.

Nevertheless, Henriksen expects a strong opponent: "I have seen their recent games. They play good football and want to build up from the back. Up front, they have two or three very fast players. They can play." However, he also made it clear that there is a belief in delivering "a good performance" and being able to win. A victory is needed for Mainz, who have only collected four points so far and are thus still behind HSV.

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They feel quite comfortable at the Volkspark, having scored points in eight out of twelve appearances and achieved four victories in total. The last encounter on 03.03.2018 ended goalless. A repeat seems not unrealistic given the current offensive output of both teams. Combined, they have only scored seven times.

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