Mainz 05’s 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig on Saturday afternoon lifted Bo Henriksen’s Rheinhessen as much as fourth place within the Bundesliga desk. When it got here time to reply a query about Champions’ League soccer within the Pfälzer capital subsequent 12 months, nevertheless, Mainz’ Danish head coach completely refused to evolve to expectations. Solely , a tired-looking Henriksen answered modestly.
“I’m a Dane and Danes are boring,” Henriksen stated when a reporter requested him if Mainz followers have been allowed to dream of a top-four-finish, “It’s simply necessary that we put together properly for every sport and hopefully win every sport. We’ve seen this season that – excluding Leverkusen – we will beat the highest sides.
“We’ve made necessary statements,” Henriksen continued. “However the subsequent step is subsequent week. Enterprise as regular. We’ve got Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday. That’s an necessary sport. That’s soccer.”
“After all we dream,” Henriksen concluded. “However, realistically, will probably be very troublesome to safe fourth or fifth place. We’ll simply give all of it to win each sport.”
Henriksen’s belittling of naturally is sensible within the context of their being ten full matchdays remaining within the 2024/25 Bundesliga marketing campaign. The following Saturday’s victory however stays related.
Furthermore, although Henriksen didn’t go into particulars, Mainz’ file towards prime groups within the league this 12 months stays spectacular. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt have all faltered towards the Danish coach’s expenses.
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