Overview
- Kohr was sent off late in Mainz’s draw with Hoffenheim after a VAR review for a forceful lunge into Max Moerstedt’s calf.
- The dismissal was the midfielder’s ninth in the Bundesliga, moving him past Jens Nowotny and Luiz Gustavo for an unwanted record.
- Posting on Instagram the next day, Kohr apologized to Moerstedt, his team and fans, stressing he did not aim to injure and only sought to prevent a pass.
- Former referee Manuel Gräfe labeled the challenge a brutal kick and forecast a severe sanction, while Sami Khedira called it a clear red card.
- Moerstedt was able to continue playing, as social media backlash targeted Kohr and scrutiny grew over his aggressive playing reputation.