Nikolche Noveski’s tough luck season continued today after he suffered an injury during warm-ups for Mainz.

The 35-year-old Nikolche Noveski found himself in the initial starting lineup for Mainz’s game vs. Köln in the German Bundesliga, but an injury during warm-ups prevented him from taking part in the match. It was the latest setback in what has been a tough season for the veteran defender.

Noveski suffered a muscle strain on his right thigh during the warm-ups. It is unclear how long he will be sidelined with this injury. After today’s clash vs. Köln, Mainz plays one more game this weekend against Bayern München before the winter break then gets underway in Germany.