US EditionWorld Cup Hero Götze Omitted as Frankfurt Loses Bundesliga Derby 2-1 in Mainz
Paul Nebel scored twice, including an 89th-minute winner, to lift Mainz six points clear of relegation, while Frankfurt’s Mario Götze missed the squad amid injury and coach decisions.
- In Mainz on Sunday, Mainz defeated Frankfurt 2-1 as Frankfurt omitted Mario Götze from the squad, Riera said 'If I could take 21 players, he'd be included'.
- After several players returned from injury, Albert Riera, Eintracht Frankfurt coach, reconsidered the bench as Mario Götze had physical problems during the week.
- After a 20th-minute equalizer, Mainz's Paul Nebel scored in the sixth minute and again with an 89th-minute rebound, securing the win.
- Mainz's win moved them six points above St. Pauli in the relegation zone, increasing pressure on Frankfurt's coaching transition, after Götze was dropped from the squad.
- With selection under scrutiny, Götze, who scored Germany's 2014 World Cup goals, has made 18 appearances over 27 rounds and completed only one Bundesliga game, Riera said.
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