Impact Boukhalfa misses out after picking up a knock in the buildup to Saturday's match. The midfielder hasn't featured in either of St. Pauli's last two matches.
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FC ST. PAULI
Next Match vs VfL Wolfsburg (A) · Sat 2:30PM
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Carlo Boukhalfa - Ruled out Saturday Boukhalfa (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Dortmund on Saturday.
Lars Ritzka - Cleared to start Ritzka (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Dortmund.
Impact Ritzka is good to go after exiting early last week against Mainz. The defender makes consecutive starts for the first time since September.
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Manolis Saliakas - Back after three matches out Saliakas (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Dortmund.
Impact Saliakas returns after missing the last three matches due to injury. A regular starter when fit, the wing-back will be eased back into action from the bench if called upon Saturday.
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Robert Wagner - Back for the first time with team Wagner (thigh) returned to team training this week and is making good progress in his recovery, coach Alexander Blessin said in a press conference. "Robert has taken his first step...
Impact Wagner returned to team training for the first time since suffering a thigh injury in early November. He is nearing a return to the match squad and could be available before mid-March. He was a regular starter early in the season and may compete for a midfield role once fully fit.
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Manolis Saliakas - Could be available Saturday Saliakas (thigh) has progressed ahead of schedule and could be available for Saturday's match against Dortmund, coach Alexander Blessin confirmed in the press conference. "I was ve...
Impact Saliakas has missed the last three games with a thigh injury but has made strong progress in his recovery this week. He remains a late decision for Saturday's match, with Philipp Treu expected to fill in again if he is unavailable.
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Lars Ritzka - Late call for Dortmund Ritzka was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match and will likely be a late call for Saturday's clash with Dortmund, coach Alexander Blessin said in a press conference....
Impact Ritzka returned to training this week after exiting Saturday's match with a hamstring injury. He will be a late decision for Saturday's clash against the black and yellow. If he is unavailable, Adam Dzwigala could see increased involvement for that game.
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Carlo Boukhalfa - Picks up knock in training Boukhalfa picked up a big knock in training on Thursday and had to leave the pitch, making him a doubt for Saturday's match against Dortmund, coach Alexander Blessin said in a pres...
Impact Boukhalfa took a big knock in training on Thursday and could miss Saturday's game. Even if he is out, his absence should not affect the starting XI since he has lost his spot and started only one of the last six matches.
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Philipp Treu - Three crosses in loss Treu registered one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th minute.
Impact Treu recorded three crosses Saturday, his 10th match this season with three or more. He also took one off-target shot, extending his streak to three matches without a shot on target. On the defensive end he intercepted two passes and made three clearances before he was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Abdoulie Ceesay.
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Jackson Irvine - Creates two chances Saturday Irvine registered two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Mainz.
Impact Irvine created two chances Saturday, his eighth match this season with multiple chances created. He also added two shots, but did not put either on target. On the defensive end he intercepted two passes, made two clearances and blocked one shot as he played the full 90 minutes once again.
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Noah Weisshaupt - Productive in Saturday's loss Weisshaupt registered four shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Mainz.
Impact Weisshaupt put together a solid performance Saturday as he recorded a season-high four shots, however he failed to put one on target. He also created three chances for the third time this season and recorded six crosses for the fourth time in his last five appearances. After another productive start, he was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Danel Sinani.
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Nikola Vasilj - Concedes twice in loss Vasilj had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Mainz.
Impact Vasilj conceded two goals Saturday, both of which came in the second half. It marked his ninth match this season conceding multiple goals. He faces a slightly more difficult matchup Saturday versus Borussia Dortmund, a side which has scored 43 goals through 23 matches this season.
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Lars Ritzka - Injured Saturday Ritzka was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Mainz due to a hamstring injury.
Impact Ritzka left the match in the 62nd minute grabbing the back of his leg before being replaced by Adam Dzwigala. The extent of Ritzka's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Dortmund.
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Conor Metcalfe - Back against Mainz Metcalfe (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Mainz.
Impact Metcalfe is back for the first time since September following a lengthy calf injury. The midfielder will be eased back into action from the bench if called upon Saturday.
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Conor Metcalfe - Could play Saturday Metcalfe (calf) has a chance to play during Saturday's trip to Mainz, according to manager Alexander Blessin.
Impact Metcalfe could return as soon as Saturday's clash with Mainz. If he's unable to return there the manager appeared confident Metcalfe would be back for a Saturday match against Dortmund. With Robert Wagner (thigh) on the sidelines Metcalfe could take on a larger role immediately.
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Robert Wagner - Remains weeks away Wagner (thigh) will still need weeks to recover fully, according to manager Alexander Blessin.
Impact Wagner remains multiple weeks away from a return and won't be back for Saturday's trip to Mainz. It remains to be seen how long he will spend on the sideline, but he's already missed three months, and the manager was clear he wouldn't be rushed back if not fully fit.
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James Sands - Undergoes ankle surgery Sands (ankle) has undergone surgery to repair a fractured fibula and torn medial collateral ligament. He suffered the injury late in FC St. Pauli's match against SC Freiburg and ha...
Impact Sands is set for an extended absence after undergoing surgery for a fractured fibula and torn medial collateral ligament. He has started his recovery process but remains sidelined indefinitely.
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US midfielder James Sands suffers serious ankle injury, broken calf bone playing for St. Pauli
United States defensive midfielder James Sands faces a lengthy layoff with a serious right ankle injury and broken calf bone sustained while playing for St. PauliFEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Johannes Eggestein - Creates three chances Saturday Eggestein registered one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus SC Freiburg.
Impact Eggestein created three chances in Saturday's loss, his third match this season with three or more and his first since Dec. 14. He added one inaccurate cross and committed one foul before he was subbed off in the 91st minute for Andreas Albers.
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Philipp Treu - Scores late own goal Saturday Treu generated an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against SC Freiburg.
Impact Treu was well on his way to keeping a clean sheet Saturday, but he scored an own goal in the 88th minute to gift Freiburg all three points from the match. It was a brutal moment for him after a solid first 87 minutes of the match. Besides the own goal, he recorded four inaccurate crosses, won two tackles and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.
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Elias Saad - Three shots in loss Saad recorded three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to SC Freiburg.
Impact Saad made his first start since Oct. 5 Saturday and appears to be fully recovered from his lengthy ankle injury. He marked the occasion with three shots, his most in a match since Sept. 28. He also created one chance and drew one foul before he was subbed off in the 62nd minute for Oladapo Afolayan.
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Nikola Vasilj - Concedes once but saves penalty Vasilj recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus SC Freiburg.
Impact Vasilj saved Vincenzo Grifo's penalty Saturday, the third penalty he has saved this season. That great effort was neutralized by a Philipp Treu own goal in the 88th minute which cost St. Pauli any points from the match. He faces a matchup of similar difficult Saturday at Mainz, a side which has scored 33 goals through 21 matches this season.
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US midfielder James Sands hopes St. Pauli move can help him earn a World Cup ticket
United States defensive midfielder James Sands is hoping a mid-season switch to Bundesliga side St. Pauli can help him earn a ticket to the World Cup next yearFEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Karol Mets - Still needs time Mets (knee) is being carefully managed by the coach and medical staff as they want him to regain stability in his knee after missing competition since early November, coach Alexand...
Impact Mets will need more time before returning as the medical staff wants to avoid any risks and ensure his knee feels stable. David Nemeth is expected to continue replacing him in defense until his return.
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Morgan Guilavogui - Out for the time being Guilavogui (ankle) suffered a fracture in his ankle against Augsburg that will sideline him for several weeks. Coach Alexander Blessin provided an update in the press conference, s...
Impact Guilavogui suffered a fracture in his ankle against Augsburg that will sideline him for several weeks. He has begun his recovery and will aim to return by early April. Until then, Carlo Boukhalfa is likely to maintain a larger role on the right wing.
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