Mainz midfielder Eric Martel may miss weeks with knee injury

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Mainz midfielder Eric Martel may miss weeks with knee injury
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Eric Martel of FSV Mainz 05 suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in his right knee during a friendly against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. The club confirmed he could be sidelined indefinitely based on initial imaging studies. Recovery time usually ranges from two weeks to three months. Martel will stay with his team during their training camp in Hopfgarten and will return to Mainz with the team next Wednesday.

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  • Martel injured his knee in a friendly match on July 31.
  • His recovery time is uncertain, typically taking 2-12 weeks.
  • Mainz will assess his condition throughout the training camp.
  • Martel will travel back to Mainz with the team next Wednesday.
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FSV Mainz 05 have confirmed via a statement on their website that summer signing Eric Martel could be sidelined indefinitely.Martel suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in his right knee durin...

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