Overview
- The second-round DFB-Pokal tie at VfL Bochum is scheduled for Tuesday evening and will be shown live on Sky.
- Coach Urs Fischer confirmed Robin Zentner is fit enough to be part of the travelling squad but said the goalkeeper will probably start on the bench.
- Alexander Schwolow has deputised in goal during Zentner's hand injury and remains available to start if the coach decides not to change the position.
- Mainz can largely select from a full squad apart from Silas and Dominik Kohr, and Fischer warned the team must deliver high work-rate and focus for a tight cup match.
- Fischer described Bochum as defensively solid with a clear target player, and he emphasized the DFB-Pokal's importance as a chance to win silverware for the club.