Coach Bo Henriksen raves about newly-crowned international footballer Jonathan Burkardt. "He's a professional guy," said Henriksen ahead of the 05ers' Bundesliga home game against RB Leipzig on Saturday (3.30pm/Sky). "He wants to train every day," emphasized the coach, adding: "What a man, what a player."
In the first six league games, Burkardt scored five goals, putting him in second place in the goalscoring charts. It is possible that the 24-year-old will attract interest from other clubs if he continues like this. But that is normal at a club like Mainz, emphasized Henriksen. Burkardt currently has a contract with the Rheinhessen club until the summer of 2027.
