Silas nears Mainz 05 comeback after eight months out with injury

Silas is closing in on a long-awaited return to competitive action for Mainz 05 after spending approximately eight months recovering from a serious leg injury.

The 28-year-old Congolese forward has made significant progress following a fracture to his tibia and fibula sustained during Mainz’s UEFA Conference League encounter against Sigma Olomouc on March 13.

After undergoing surgery and an extensive rehabilitation programme, the attacker has returned to first-team training and is working towards regaining his competitive sharpness.

Mainz sporting director Niko Bungert is pleased with the progress made by the former VfB Stuttgart forward.

“Silas has been back in training for some time following his injury and has recovered very well,” Bungert explained.

He also highlighted the striker’s improving performances during training sessions.

“You can see the joy he has rediscovered on the pitch. He is scoring regularly, and every additional training session helps him return to his previous level,” he added.

Bungert also confirmed that Silas should be fully available after the international break.

The forward could therefore become an option for Mainz’s Bundesliga encounter against FC Augsburg on November 22, providing an important attacking boost for head coach Urs Fischer.