Mainz Confirms Jonathan Burkardt to Miss At Least One More Game

The club remains hopeful for a quicker recovery but avoids setting a definitive timeline for the striker's return.

Jonathan Burkardt, Mainz's key striker, will be unavailable for at least one more game due to a muscle injury in his left thigh sustained in December.
Sporting director Niko Bungert dismissed speculation of Burkardt being sidelined until March but refrained from providing a specific return date.
The 24-year-old has been instrumental this season, scoring 12 goals and being described as 'irreplaceable' by teammate Nadiem Amiri.
Mainz is considering offensive reinforcements during the transfer window but faces budgetary constraints in securing top-tier players.
Backup striker Armindo Sieb struggled to fill Burkardt's role in the recent 1-2 loss to Union Berlin, missing key scoring opportunities.