Key Takeaways:
- Mainz 05 have parted company with Bo Henriksen after enduring eight consecutive matches without victory
- The team suffered a 0-4 defeat at SC Freiburg, registering only one attempt on target throughout the full 90 minutes
- Benjamin Hoffmann, head of the Under-23 side, will take over first-team training duties on an interim basis
Henriksen Departs Following Winless Streak
Mainz 05 have relieved Danish manager Bo Henriksen of his duties following a run of eight league matches without a win, a sequence that has left the club rooted to the bottom of the German Bundesliga. The decision comes in the wake of a heavy 0-4 loss away at SC Freiburg, where Mainz were limited to a solitary shot on target during the entire encounter.
Thank you for everything, Bo! ❤️🤍
Bo Henriksen is no longer the head coach of 1. FSV Mainz 05. The club’s sporting management and the Danish coach agreed on Wednesday to end their collaboration with immediate effect.
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— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) December 3, 2025
Internal Review and Changes in Coaching Staff
Sporting director Niko Bungert had announced on Sunday evening that the club would be undertaking a thorough assessment of its difficult situation, notably declining to offer public backing for Henriksen. Following two days of in-depth discussions, Mainz moved to dismiss the 50-year-old Dane. Under-23 head coach Benjamin Hoffmann has now been appointed to oversee first-team training on a temporary basis as the club seeks to stabilise its fortunes.
Statements from the Club
Sporting director Christian Heidel expressed his gratitude in the club’s official statement: “Mainz 05 owes Bo Henriksen a great deal. In a seemingly hopeless situation, he rallied the club and the entire city, leading us to safety with his empathetic and passionate approach, and even to promotion to the Conference League a year later.”
Heidel continued: “However, in football there are always developments that necessitate a reorientation for sporting reasons – although all those involved worked together with all their might to find solutions until the very end”, as Heidel assures: “Together with Bo we have come to the realization that we have reached such a point, even if the separation really hurts.”
Match and Performance Statistics
| Recent Match | Result | Shots on Target (Mainz 05) | Current Bundesliga Position | Managerial Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Freiburg v Mainz 05 | 0-4 Loss | 1 | 18th (bottom) | Bo Henriksen dismissed |
