Mainz's Fortune Falters as Leitsch Sidelines for Weeks
Unlucky breaks have hampered Maxim Leitch's football journey yet again. The 25-year-old central defender for FSV Mainz 05 experienced a setback during training, sustaining a muscle injury in his left thigh. As a result, the player from Essen will be sidelined for several weeks, as announced by FSV Mainz 05 on a Wednesday.
Recently, Leitsch had secured a comeback into the starting eleven after a prolonged absence. He was battling his way back following periods of both physical and mental tiredness. This latest mishap is unfortunate for the defender, who confirmed his return to the Bundesliga squad just in time for his team's resurgence.
Leitch's muscle injury leaves a void in the Bundesliga team and challenges Mainz's defensive strategy. The defender had been stepping in for Stefan Bell, who incurred a muscle injury as well, this time in his right hamstring. Bell's expected recovery period remains uncertain, pending individual improvement. With Bell on the sidelines, Maxim Leitch took over the starting lineup, but he did not suffer an injury like Bell.
In the face of these adversities, FSV Mainz 05 plans to stay resilient, as they strive to maintain their positive momentum in the league.
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[^1]: Maxim Leitch remains sidelined due to a muscle injury. However, his absence in the team is temporary, allowing time for his recovery... [^4]: Despite his recent comeback into the starting eleven, Leitch will not be participating in the upcoming matches due to the muscle injury...
