FC St. Pauli Team News Page 24 - Soccer

Eric Smith - Nets first Bundesliga goal Smith scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and making three interceptions during Friday's 2-1 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Smith found the back of the net in the 78th minute scoring St. Pauli's lone goal while leading the team in both crosses and interceptions. The goal was the first in the Bundesliga for the defender who ahs combined for four tackles, five interceptions and 15 clearances over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Boukhalfa - Available off bench Friday Boukhalfa (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's game against Dortmund.

Impact Boukhalfa wasn't deemed healthy enough to start, but he'll provide some coverage in midfield if called upon duty. He's started in three of his five appearances this season, notching one goal, five shots, two chances created and six tackles.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Treu - Back in starting lineup Treu (calf) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Treu recovered from a minor calf problem and will maintain his place on the left side of the midfield. That said, he'll probably play with a more defensive approach given that he'll deal with marking Julian Ryerson and Donyell Malen, which might limit his attacking involvement.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Starting vs. Dortmund Smith (groin) is in the starting lineup to face Dortmund on Friday.

Impact Smith was deemed ready to go for this contest, so it's not surprising to see him back in the XI, as he'd gone the full 90 in all but one of his previous appearances this term.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Treu - Fit for weekend Treu (calf) is fit and will be an option for Friday's trip to BVB, per manager Alexander Blessinn.

Impact Treu is set to return to the starting XI with no issues after picking up a minor calf injury prior to the international break. He had started all six games at left midfield, making 16 crosses (one accurate), 10 tackles and eight clearances.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Ready to go Friday Smith (groin) is fully fit and available for Saturday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Smith has recovered from the groin issue that held him out throughout the international break and is now ready to return. The defender should slot straight back into the starting XI if he's fit, after going the full 90 in all but one match to start the season.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Treu - Trains fully, still questionable Treu is questionable for Friday's match against Dortmund due to calf issues, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "We slowly built up Philipp. He also trained in full today. He'...

Impact Treu looks likely to feature Friday but will still need a fitness test to decide that, as he has been dealing with calf issues. It appears the issues are minor, but the club is taking the situation cautiously seeing it is a reoccurring injury. That said, even if he is fit, he will likely serve off the bench despite starting in every appearance this season, with Lars Ritzka as his likely replacement.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Metcalfe - Out for Friday Metcalfe (leg) is out for Friday's match against Dortmund, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "It's definitely not going to be enough for Connor."

Impact Metcalfe will miss out yet again after suffering a leg injury, missing his second straight match due to the issues. Luckily for the club, he hasn't started since the second match of the season, so his absence continues to be a minor loss. They will now hope he can train over the week and return in the club's next contest.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Boukhalfa - Possibility to face Dortmund Boukhalfa (thigh) is questionable for Friday's match against Dortmund, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Carlo is on the right track, especially the last four days were real...

Impact Boukhalfa will be a late call for Friday's match, with a fitness test likely deciding his availability. He did start in their last three matches before the injury, so they will hope he is an option. However, with his being a late call, he will likely only serve off the bench if an option.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Doesn't join Sweden for break Smith has suffered a muscle problem in his groin that has forced him out of international duty with Sweden during the break, according to his club.

Impact Smith has withdrawn from international duty, with the defender prioritizing his health after feeling muscular pain in his adductor. It appears to be more of a minor issue and a cautious approach following a busy early-season schedule. That said, he will look for a return following the international break when facing Dortmund on Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Voll - Fractures jaw Voll is set to miss out on action for at least the next two to three months due to a fractured jaw, according to his club.

Impact Voll suffered an injury while serving with the U23s on Sunday, as he suffered a fractured jaw following a collision. Luckily for the club, he is a reserve keeper, sitting third in the depth chart and unlikely to see time this campaign. He should be set for a return near the start of January, although he could be out longer depending on his recovery.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elias Saad - Suffers ankle injury Saad suffered a ligament injury in his ankle in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Mainz, according to his club.

Impact Saad is set for some time on the sidelines due to his injuries, although the exact timeline for his return is unknown. He was held back from international duty with Tunisia due to his issues, causing some concerns about his health moving forward. He will hope to return after the international break but that is unknown, with further information on his status likely being released soon.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Metcalfe - Ruled out for international break Metcalfe has been ruled out of Australia's international break matches due to injury, according to his team.

Impact Metcalfe missed St. Pauli's last match and that will continue into the break, with the midfielder having been affected by a leg issue. The exact diagnosis is unknown, leaving the seriousness and timetable for a return up in the air. He will have two weeks to recover with no activity due to the break, looking to be fit following the break, as he has started in two of his four appearances this campaign.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Wagner - Back starting Wagner (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Mainz.

Impact Wagner returns to the starting XI after an illness held him out for a pair of matches. When fit the midfielder has been a starter in every match, though clearly his illness was at least somewhat serious, as he missed two matches. Wagner is still looking for his first Bundesliga goal contribution, and will be hoping for a larger role after coming off around the hour mark in his first three matches.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Boukhalfa - Out with thigh injury Boukhalfa was forced of at halftime against Freiburg with a thigh injury and will not be an option for Saturday's clash with Mainz, per manager Alexander Blessinn. "It won't be eno...

Impact Boukhalfa will miss his first match of the season with a thigh injury. He had started the last three games, scoring once with six tackles and three interceptions. Conor Metcalfe will likely get the start in the midfield alongside Jackson Irvine for the clash versus Mainz.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Great on both ends Irvine assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against SC Freiburg.

Impact Offensively, Irvine logged the assist to FC St. Pauli's third goal, scored by Elias Saad. Defensively, he was the team's only player to win at least 10 duels and multiple tackles. That is where Irvine excels best, as his 15 clearances and nine interceptions with the team indicate.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Johannes Eggestein - Records assist Eggestein assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given...

Impact It took five games, but Eggestein has directly contributed to a goal. He contributed in a big way as well, providing the assist to an Elias Saad goal that kickstarted FC St. Pauli's overall dominance Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oladapo Afolayan - Scores goal Afolayan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against SC Freiburg.

Impact Afolayan is a 27-year-old winger trying to turn a new leaf after turning that age earlier this September. He is off to a great start in that regard, with one goal across three appearances since his age change.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elias Saad - Lucky star in start Saad scored two goals and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Luck helped Saad star in Saturday's matchup. Multiple defensive lapses from SC Freiburg allowed Saad an opportunity to score FC St. Pauli's first goal. An attempted shot just before the first half's injury time instead resulted in a pass to goalscorer Oladapo Afolayan. And finally, Saad's second goal was weakly aimed at Noah Atubolu, who should have saved the shot but conceded a goal instead. But even if fortunate favored him Saturday, he has produced nonetheless, with multiple goals and assists across September.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Back-to-back clean sheets Vasilj registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 win against SC Freiburg.

Impact Vasilj may have saved far fewer shots Saturday, but one of them included a penalty miss from Vincenzo Grifo that the goalkeeper got his hands on. By preventing zero goals from getting past him Saturday, Vasilj has logged a clean sheet in back-to-back games, which saw him log seven saves (one penalty) and three clearances across 180 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

St. Pauli Grab First Win! | SC Freiburg - FC St. Pauli 0-3 | Highlights | MD5 – Bundesliga 2024/25

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Johannes Eggestein - Delivers five crosses in draw Eggestein registered three shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Eggestein led the team with five crosses sent in and three shots taken. It marked his most impactful game since arriving at the club; however, he's still in search for his first goal contribution this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Secures clean sheet in draw Vasilj made five saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact Vasilj bounced back after allowing three goals and secured his first clean sheet of the season while matching his season-high of five saves. The goalkeeper had gotten off to a rocky start this season, allowing six goals over the first three games. Next, he'll face off against SC Freiburg, a team with eight goals over their first four games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First Point In The Bundesliga ! | FC St. Pauli - RB Leipzig 0-0 | Highlights | Matchday 4

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Robert Wagner - Out against Leipzig Wagner (illness) is not in the squad to face Leipzig on Sunday.

Impact Wagner misses out after suffering from tonsillitis in the buildup to Sunday's match. Carlo Boukhalfa takes Wagner's spot in Sunday's XI.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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