Mainz's coaching staff acknowledged that the recent defeat to Elversberg represents a new low for the club, with head coach Fischer pointing to a psychological issue within the squad.
The admission came after the team's loss to the lower-division side, which has raised concerns about the mental resilience of the players. Fischer emphasized that the problem is not tactical but psychological, suggesting that the team needs to address its mindset to recover form.
No further details about the match score or specific circumstances were disclosed in the immediate aftermath.
