FC St. Pauli vs. FSV Mainz 05 - News - May 03, 2026 | FOX Sports

Manolis Saliakas - Dealing with muscular problems Saliakas missed Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Mainz due to muscular problems, according to Hamburger Abendblatt.

Impact Saliakas' absence forced a reshuffle in St. Pauli's back line, with Lars Ritzka stepping in on the left and Arkadiusz Pyrka switching from left to right defensive flank to cover. With Ritzka himself now also carrying a back issue following the match, Adam Dzwigala could be in line for a larger role if both defenders need time on the sidelines heading into the final fixtures of St. Pauli's Bundesliga campaign.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Ritzka - Back issue forces halftime sub Ritzka was replaced at halftime of Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Mainz after experiencing back discomfort during the first half, according to coach Alexander Blessin. "With hindsight...

Impact Ritzka had been feeling the back issue from around the 20th minute but played through the discomfort until the break before the staff made the call to withdraw him. The club will assess the severity of the problem over the coming days before making a call on his availability for upcoming fixtures, with Adam Dzwigala expected to take on a larger role at left-back in his absence if Ritzka needs any time on the sidelines.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Wolfsburg leaves St. Pauli closer to Bundesliga relegation, Mainz and Gladbach are safe

Wolfsburg has made ground in its bid for Bundesliga survival with a 1-1 draw at Freiburg

MAY 3 • Associated Press

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