Bundesliga outfit Mainz 05 parted ways with head coach Bo Henriksen on Wednesday, leaving the club rooted at 18th in the standings with just one victory from their campaign so far . The decision followed a 4-0 thrashing by Freiburg at the weekend, capping a dismal run that has heightened relegation fears for the Rheinhessen side . Under-23 coach Benjamin Hoffmann has taken interim charge of training sessions .
The 50-year-old Dane arrived at Mainz in February 2024 when they trailed safety by nine points, masterminding a remarkable survival with only two losses in their last 13 outings . That heroics propelled them to a club-record joint-sixth place finish, earning a UEFA Conference League spot—though they exited in the league phase this term . Across 69 matches at the helm, Henriksen posted a 44% win rate, averaging 1.5 points per game .
In a farewell statement, Henriksen hailed Mainz as a “fantastic club with amazing individuals and dedicated supporters,” lamenting their inability to replicate last season’s success despite “relentless efforts” . He extended best wishes to the squad ahead of upcoming fixtures. Mainz, a traditional breeding ground for elite managers since their 2009-10 top-flight entry, count Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel, and Kasper Hjulmand among past alumni .
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