FC St. Pauli Team News Page 13 - Soccer

Nikola Vasilj - Concedes three goals in loss Vasilj made five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Vasilj wasn't expected to have a lot of upside in this match given the opposition, and while that was the case, it's worth noting the scoreline could've been bigger hadn't it been for a few stops from the Bosnian goalkeeper. Vasilj has allowed two or more goals in four of his last six starts, so he's not going to have a lot of upside in the coming matches, either.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elias Saad - Scores in loss to Bayern Saad scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Saad found himself at the right place and time to score St. Pauli's equalizer midway through the first half, and his tap-in from close range following a cross from Manolis Saliakas made it 1-1. Saad has three goals and two assists on the season, and he's likely to remain in the lineup since he's been in the XI in five of the team's last six matches.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Credited with assist in loss Saliakas assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Saliakas assisted in St. Pauli's first goal with an exquisite low cross that was tapped home by Elias Saad. Saliakas was a constant threat on the right flank due to his forward runs, and he was rewarded by notching his first assist of the campaign. As a wing-back on a defensive-minded team, though, most of Saliakas' upside should continue to come via his defensive work and crossing totals instead of the end product.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Dzwigala - Picks up injury Dzwigala was forced off the field in the 60th minute of Saturday's match against Bayern Munich due to an apparent injury.

Impact Dzwigala made it to the hour mark before he had to stop, with an injury effecting the defender enough he had to leave the field. This was his first start of the season, so this a tough blow for the player. He was replaced by Conor Metcalfe, although Hauke Wahl would be a more likely option, as he is typical starter in the defense.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Wagner - Returns to bench Wagner (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Wagner is on the team sheet Saturday after some time out with a thigh injury. He sees a spot on the bench in his return and will hope to see some starting time soon, as he started in five of his eight appearances before his injury, last playing Nov. 9 due to this injury.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Siebe Van Der Heyden - Starts Saturday Ven der Heyden (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Van der Heyden is with the team as expected Saturday, with the defender immediately reclaiming his spot in the starting XI. He has now started in seven straight games and looks likely to continue in this role moving forward.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Siebe Van Der Heyden - Good to go Van der Heyden (calf) is available for Saturday's trip to Munich, per manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Van der Heyden is expected to return for Saturday's trip after overcoming a calf injury. The defender should be an option in the starting XI and is recovering slightly faster than expected after failing to train earlier in the week.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Siebe Van Der Heyden - Not yet training Van der Heyden (calf) isn't training with the team ahead of Saturday's trip to Munich, according to Hamsburger Abendblatt.

Impact Van der Heyden remains out of team training and is only working individually. The defender still has an outside chance for a Saturday trip to Munich, but unless he's back in team training quickly it's unlikely he'll go Saturday. Van der Heyden would be a likely starter if fit for the closing stage of the campaign.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Training on his own Mets is training on his own and is still not ready to return to action, the club announced Monday.

Impact Mets is working his way back from a knee injury, and while seeing him back in training is a welcomed sight, he's not ready to return to action yet. The fact that he's training on his own suggests he should be, at least, a couple of weeks away from returning to action yet.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Guilavogui - Completes training Monday Guilavogui (ankle) trained with his teammates Monday, according to his club.

Impact Guilavogui was expected to be back after the international break and that appears to be coming to fruition after he rejoined his teammates in training on Monday. He started off training with the group before going to individual work, likely taking a cautious approach. Either way, he should be expected to make the call when facing Bayern Munich on Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Wagner - Set to play in friendly Wagner (thigh) was expected to be fit to feature in Friday's clash against Hoffenheim but wasn't included in the squad list. He is set to play in Wednesday's friendly against Herth...

Impact Wagner will likely play in Wednesday's friendly against Hertha Berlin to build fitness before being included in the squad for their next match against Bayern after the international break. The midfielder has been sidelined with a thigh injury since early November after beginning the season as a regular starter. Once fully fit, he should be in contention for a starting role in midfield.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - No saves needed Vasilj kept a clean sheet without making a save during Friday's 1-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Vasilj helped St. Pauli claim all three points by blanking Hoffenheim on Friday. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for four saves over his last three starts.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Fires four shots Irvine took four shots (two on goal) and created a chance during Friday's 1-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Irvine was held off the scoresheet despite leading St. Pauli with four shots in the match. The midfielder has one goal involvement to go along with eight shots, three chances created and two crosses over his last three starts.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Weisshaupt - Nets first goal of season Weisshaupt scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing twice accurately during Friday's 1-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Weisshaupt found the back of the net in the 51st minute scoring the game's lone goal to claim all three points for St. Pauli. The goal was the first of the season for Weisshaupt as he's been a locked in starter since joining St. Pauli in January on loan.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Treu - Assists with lone chance created Treu had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately and making 10 clearances during Friday's 1-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Treu set up Noah Weisshaupt in the 51st minute assisting the lone goal of the match while finishing with the second most clearances on the team. The assist was the first goal involvement since November 29th for the wing-back as he's combined for three chances created and 18 clearances over his last three starts.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Siebe Van Der Heyden - Leaves with calf injury Van der Heyden was forced off in the second half of Friday's 1-0 win over Hoffenheim with a calf injury.

Impact Van der Heyden left the match in the 73rd minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Lars Ritzka. The extent of Van der Heyden's injury should be determined ahead of St. Pauli's next match March 29th at Bayern.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Not ready yet Mets (knee) is progressing well but is not being rushed back, as the staff wants him to build up slowly, coach Alexander Blessin said in the press conference. "Karol is on the righ...

Impact Mets has increased his pace in his runs but remains out for the time being since the staff does not want to rush him back. His timeline for return remains unsure even though he is getting closer and intensifying his exercises. David Nemeth will continue to replace him in the back three for now.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Wagner - Fit to face Hoffenheim Wagner (thigh) is fully fit and available for Friday's clash against Hoffenheim, coach Alexander Blessin said in the press conference. "Connor and Robert are fully fit. There's not...

Impact Wagner has fully recovered from the thigh injury that sidelined him since early November and is available for Friday's game. However, the coach noted strong competition in midfield, and he has been out for a long time. The central midfielder started the season as a regular starter and should regain that role after progressively making appearances off the bench.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Metcalfe - Available for Friday Metcalfe (groin) is fully fit and available for Friday's clash against Hoffenheim, coach Alexander Blessin said in a press conference. "Connor and Robert are fully fit. There's not...

Impact Metcalfe has fully recovered from his groin injury and is fit for Friday's game. However, the coach noted there is strong competition in midfield and he has not played in a long time. The Australian will likely start on the bench before competing for a spot in the lineup.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Guilavogui - Likely available after Int. break Guilavogui (ankle) is expected to return after the international break, coach Alexander Blessin said in a press conference. "The upcoming international break is a good time for us,...

Impact Guilavogui is making good progress in his recovery from an ankle injury suffered against Augsburg in early February. He is no longer in pain and is expected to be available after the international break. He has been a regular starter this season and should regain his spot once fully fit.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oladapo Afolayan - Poor showing in draw Afolayan registered two shots (one on goal), one cross (not accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Afolayan was not effective Saturday. He won just three of the eight duels he engaged in and only managed to place one shot on target. He was subbed after 45 minutes. The English striker is having a disappointing season, from 24 appearances (14 starts) he has netted just twice and created one assist.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Produces assist in draw Irvine assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (not accurate) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Irvine put in a solid shift Saturday. He won five of the six duels he engaged in and performed two clearances, two tackles, two interceptions and a block. In attack he placed a shot on target and conjured up the assist for St Pauli's only goal, finished by Siebe Van Der Hayen. The Australian has delivered six assists this season but prior to this game it has been six matches since his last.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Siebe Van Der Heyden - First goal in draw Van der Heyden scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Van Der Hayden posted a solid performance Saturday with four clearances, three tackles and an interception. He also engaged in 10 duels, winning five. The defender's key contribution was finding the net with his only on target effort. This was the Belgian's first strike since joining St Pauli from Mallorca at the end of January.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Concedes one in draw Vasilj had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact Vasilj pulled off three big saves and conceded one in Saturday's draw with Wolfsburg. He has now conceded 1.2 goals per game, one of the best performances in the Bundesliga, and delivered seven clean sheets from 25 appearances. He will need to be sharp to deliver another in St Pauli's next against Hoffenheim, Die Kraichgauer have scored in each of their last four games.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Boukhalfa - Fit for team sheet Boukhalfa (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Boukhalfa was expected to be an option Saturday and is, seeing a spot on the bench as he faces Wolfsburg. The midfielder started in 14 of his 18 appearances before his injury and will look to see that spot back in the matches to come.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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