FC ST. PAULI NEWS

Adam Dzwigala - Remains out Dzwingala (abdomen) is out for Sunday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Dzwingala was out until after the break and will miss out again, still not yet fit from his injury. This will make it a third straight game without a starting defender for the club. He will then look to return in their next contest, with Karol Mets likely to take his spot again, although Dwingala could be in for a return next week.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Should play Sunday Jones (shoulder) is expected to be an option for Sunday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "He's always up for a laugh and just a great guy. I ex...

Impact Jones has been battling a shoulder injury all season, but appears to be on the edge of his return, with the forward training and set to see some minutes. However, they are being cautious, likely to be worked in off the bench. He will hope to work into a decent role, still yet to debut with the club after joining in July.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Nearing return Jones (shoulder) is nearing a return from injury and was training in full this week as well, according to the club.

Impact Jones suffered a severe shoulder injury before the start of the season that ruled him out for months and prevented him from making his debut for his new club. The forward has been back in training for two weeks and is very close to returning to the match squad, with a potential comeback as soon as Sunday's clash against Union Berlin. This is excellent news for St. Pauli because Jones is expected to play a meaningful role in the frontline and will be a boost in attack, backed by the 18 goals he scored last season in the third division in England.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Should train with team soon Saliakas suffered a groin injury prior to the international break and could resume team training in the coming days after training individually with the ball on Monday, according t...

Impact Saliakas has been dealing with minor groin issues since the beginning of the month but has seen a good improvement on Monday since he was training individually with the ball. The midfielder could resume team training in the coming days and be a potential option for Sunday's game against Union Berlin if no setback happens before then. Saliakas has been a regular starter on the right flank for St. Pauli but with the return of Arkadiusz Pyrka he could see decreased playing time moving forward.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Metcalfe - Start and assist Metcalfe assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to SC Freiburg.

Impact For the 2025-26 Bundesliga, Metcalfe's latest appearance marked his first start. He celebrated the occasion by also logging his first assist this season, ensuring said season includes at least one G/A out of him.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Oppie - Scores goal Oppie scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact For the 2025-26 Bundesliga, Oppie's latest goal marks his first. Having played out wide all season, he is not expected to make significant contributions in front of goal, as indicated by his three shots on target in 11 attempts. At the same time, Oppie's 21 crosses yielded three accurate ones, suggesting offensive excellent from the flank is not to be expected either.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Concedes two goals Vasilj recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to SC Freiburg.

Impact Each of Vasilj's last four appearances includes him conceding multiple goals. The goalkeeper will try to bounce back after the international break, and FC St. Pauli's next game comes Nov. 23 against Union Berlin.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Missing from team Saliakas (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Frieburg.

Impact Saliakas is not an option after picking up a minor injury this week, as the midfielder will instead ride the sidelines into the international break. He will hope to return after the break, but could see limited time moving forward after the return of Arkadiusz Pyrka, with both competing for time on the right flank.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Pyrka - Starting to face Freiburg Pyrka (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Pyrka is with the team after battling an illness last week, with the defender not just on the team sheet but making the starting XI as well. He has now started in six of his nine appearances on the team sheet this season and will hope to remain in the starting role on the right flank.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Pyrka - Appears to be fit Pyrka (illness) appears to be an option for Sunday's match against Freiburg, according to manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Pyrka missed the club's last match but is now fit again after dealing with an illness, with the club's manager appearing to clear him. This is massive news for the club, as he is a regular starter on the right when fit, starting in five of the club's nine games this campaign. With Manolis Saliakas (undisclosed) also injured and possibly missing, Pyrka could return to his starting role immediately if fit.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Dealing with minor issues Saliakas is questionable for Sunday's match against Freiburg due to a minor injury, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Manolis had some minor issues, we'll take another look...

Impact Saliakas has been dealing with some issues this week and will head into the weekend dealing with some issues, as he has been dealt a minor injury. This is something to monitor for the club, as he did start in their past two games on the right flank. He will now likely need to pass some testing to play, with Arkadiusz Pyrka (illness) likely to start in his place either way, as he is fit for a return.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Set to return following break Jones (shoulder) is back in training and fit but will be held out until after the international break, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Ricky completed his training program...

Impact Jones has been back in team training this week and is fully fit again, with the forward completing his program. However, the forward will not return this match, instead waiting until after the international break for his return. This is solid news for the forward who has yet to debut this season, likely to earn a depth role once fit.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Dzwigala - Out until break Dzwigala is suffering from an abdomen injury and is ruled out until the international break, according to Hamburger Abendblatt.

Impact Dzwigala suffered an abdomen injury that sidelined him for the first time this season against Gladbach on Saturday. The center-back is expected to miss all games until the next international break to recover. While he started the season as an undisputed figure in the backline, he has now started only one of his last four possible games, suggesting that his absence won't impact the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Oppie - Active display in loss Oppie had two off-target shots, created two chances and sent in four crosses (one accurate) 4-0 loss against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Oppie had his moments from the left flank, once again benefiting from the additional freedom he has as part of the midfield line but this time he didn't have many inspired teammates to benefit from his production. This is still a quiet start of season for the full-back but more games like this could definitely put him on a lot of fantasy radars.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Takes three shots in loss Saliakas had three shots (one on target), sent in four inaccurate crosses and was shown a yellow card 4-0 loss against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Saliakas was one of his team's few threats here, trying to both generate and finish plays from the right flank but accuracy wasn't there for him. Still, this was one of the best performance of this start of campaign for the midfielder but he'll need to start translating it into more goals or assists to deserve higher fantasy consideration.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Allows four in loss Vasilj made seven saves and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-0 loss against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Vasilj committed a huge mistake that paved the way for the opposition to win, having a pass intercepted in the play that resulted in the first goal with just 15 minutes into the game. The goalkeeper didn't have any fault on the other three goals and still had a season high in saves but it's very difficult being considered a net positive for fantasy purposes with so many goals allowed and an error that will haunt him for a while.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Starting in backline Mets (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Gladbach.

Impact Mets is set to start in the backline for St Pauli against Gladbach on Saturday after training fully on Thursday. The defender had to come off during the DFB Pokal match versus Hoffenheim due to cramps but has not faced any setbacks since. Having started the last two matches across all competitions, he is expected to keep his place in the XI.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Pyrka - Ruled out Saturday Pyrka (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Gladbach.

Impact Pyrka has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Gladbach due to a minor illness. It's not considered a serious or long-term issue, but he wasn't deemed fit in time for this match. The defender has five starts this season but will miss a second straight game.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Available against Gladbach Mets (undisclosed) was forced off in Tuesday's clash against Hoffenheim due to cramps and is back available for Saturday's clash against Gladbach after training in full on Thursday...

Impact Mets is an option to face Gladbach on Saturday after training in full on Thursday. The defender was forced off during the DFB Pokal clash against Hoffenheim due to cramps, which have not caused any further issue. Mets started the last two games across all competitions for St Pauli and could return to the lineup on Saturday.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Pyrka - Uncertain Saturday Pyrka (cold) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Gladbach, per manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Pyrka is in doubt for Saturday's clash due to a minor illness. It's not expected to be any sort of serious or long-term concern for the defender. He's started five times this season, but went unused last time out. If he's deemed fit he will likely end up on the bench again Saturday.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Forced off late Tuesday Mets (undisclosed) was forced off with an apparent issue in the stoppage time of Tuesday's DFB Pokal victory against Hoffenheim.

Impact Mets returned in recent weeks from a long-term knee injury and started two games in a row, against Frankfurt on Saturday and Hoffenheim in the DFB Pokal clash on Tuesday. The defender apparently suffered an issue, but it remains to be seen whether it is an injury or only some discomfort after playing almost two full games in a row for the first time in nearly a year. If he has to miss out or start on the bench in Saturday's clash against Gladbach, Adam Dzwigala is expected to see increased playing time in the back three of St. Pauli.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

James Sands - Starting in cup Sands (undisclosed) got the start during Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Sands missed out against Frankfurt with a knock, but is back immediately in DFB Pokal action. The midfielder slotted straight back in the starting XI as expected. Sands will remain a key part of the starting XI for the foreseeable future as long as he can stay healthy.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Four saves despite loss Vasilj had four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Vasilj had a tough showing Saturday as Frankfurt controlled the match and kept him under pressure. The goalkeeper stopped four of the six shots he faced but got no help from the team in front of him. Vasilj will face plenty of tough matches and will need a clean sheet to get much out of almost any match.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Danel Sinani - Quiet despite volume Sinani had three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Sinani had plenty of volume during Saturday's loss, he had plenty of shots and crosses but just couldn't do anything with that volume. On the whole it was a solid showing against a tough opponent, despite the lack of end product. Sinani should remain a big part of the starting XI in some easier matches coming up.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hauke Wahl - Returns in loss Wahl recorded four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Wahl was back in the starting XI on Saturday and went the full 90. He didn't have too much to do defensively, but he did make four clearances during the win. The defender has been a huge part of the starting XI, and now that he's back fit he should be largely undroppable. Still his upside is limited as St. Pauli have struggled to control matches.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE