Overview
- Mainz sit in the relegation zone on four points after six defeats, one win and one draw.
- Henriksen said the side is "totally ready" for Werder Bremen and that it is time to finally win, with kickoff on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. local time.
- He highlighted expected goals, arguing Mainz "should actually have 10.3 points," which he views as evidence performances are better than results.
- The coach is focused on lifting pressure by encouraging freedom and enjoyment in play, drawing on methods he used earlier in his tenure and with a full squad available.
- After losses to VfB Stuttgart in both the league and DFB-Pokal, Henriksen praised the team’s energy but demanded sharper finishing and tighter defending in the final third.