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Conor Metcalfe - Unlikely to return this year Metcalfe (leg) is likely to miss out on the rest of 2024, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Connor, we can't even see how we can plan with him - I don't think so this year."

Impact Metcalfe will remain out the rest of 2024, with the midfielder now eyeing a return in 2025 following his leg issues. However, he still has yet to receive a clear update, leaving his status a little hazy. That said, he will hope to return after the break, although that seems to still be up in the air.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Banks - Late call for Saturday Banks (calf) has trained completely and is doubtful for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Scott has trained completely today and has...

Impact Banks has not yet been ruled out but seems to have no chance of featuring Saturday, with the attacker training fully but still needing more time to get his fitness up to par following his injury. However, he should for sure be back by the time they play Stuttgart on Dec. 21 before the winter break. That said, if he misses out Saturday, expect him to return next week.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Out until new year Mets (knee) will not return in 2024, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Karol will no longer be enough for this calendar year."

Impact Mets will be sidelined until 2025, as the defender is not returning from his knee issues until after the winter break. This continues to be a tough loss for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit. David Nemeth will likely continue seeing the start while he is out.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wirtz & Co. On A Roll! | Bayer 04 Leverkusen - FC St. Pauli 2-1 | Highlights | MD 13 – Bundesliga

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Wirtz Leads To Win! | Bayer 04 Leverkusen - FC St. Pauli 2-1 | Highlights | Matchday 13 – Bundesliga

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Nikola Vasilj - No saves in defeat Vasilj allowed two goals without making a save during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Vasilj conceded two first half goals as St. Pauli fell to Leverkusen on Saturday. The keeper has allowed five goals while making just three saves over his last three matches.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Guilavogui - Scores, sees fifth yellow card Guilavogui scored a goal, but was also shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Guilavogui found the back of the net in the 84th minute while leading St. Pauli in both shots and chances created in the match. The attacker has scored in back-to-back matches, but will miss St. Pauli's clash with Werder Bremen next week through suspension.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Danel Sinani - Provides first assist in Germany Sinani had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Sinani entered the match in the 79th minute and set up Morgan Guilavogui in the 84th for St. Pauli's lone goal while tying for the team-high with two chances created. The assist was Sinani's first goal involvement since moving to Germany in the summer as he's made just one start in his eight appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

St. Pauli Collect 3 Well-Earned Points | FC St. Pauli - Holstein Kiel 3-1 | Highlights | Bundesliga

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

First Home Win for St. Pauli! | FC St. Pauli - Holstein Kiel 3-1 | Highlights | MD 12 – BuLi 24/25

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Johannes Eggestein - Involved in all three goals Eggestein had two assists and scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing once accurately and creating three chances during Friday's 3-1 win over Holstein Kiel.

Impact Eggestein set up goals in the 25th and 56th minutes before scoring himself in the 86th to play a role in all three St. Pauli goals while leading the team with three chances created. The goal involvements were the first since September for Eggestein as he snapped out of an attacking slump in the victory.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Treu - Sets up one of three goals Treu had an assist while crossing twice inaccurately, creating two chances and making two tackles (winning both) during Friday's 3-1 win over Holstein Kiel.

Impact Treu set up Johannes Eggestein in the 86th minute assisting St. Pauli's final goal while tying for the team-high with two tackles. The assist was the first goal involvement this season for Treu who has combined for four chances created and seven crosses over his last two starts.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Makes two tackles Irvine took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately and made two tackles (winning both) during Friday's 3-1 win over Holstein Kiel.

Impact Irvine was held off the scoresheet, but did tie for the team-high with two tackles in the match. The midfielder has taken four shots, created two chances, crossed four times and made nine tackles and eight interceptions over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Saves penalty in win Vasilj allowed a goal while making two saves during Friday's 3-1 win over Holstein Kiel.

Impact Vasilj conceded a goal in stoppage time, but saved a penalty in the first half en route to the victory. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for eight saves over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Guilavogui - Nets first goal in Germany Guilavogui scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) during Friday's match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Guilavogui found the back of the net in the 56th minute while his four shots led St. Pauli as of his substitution in the 74th. The goal was the first for Guilavogui in Germany after joining St. Pauli on loan from Lens in the Summer.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Nets first career Bundesliga goal Saliakas scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing three times inaccurately during Friday's match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Saliakas opened the scoring with a goal in the 25th minute before subbing off the pitch in the 71st. The goal was the first of the wing-back's Bundesliga career, but he's been on the front foot of late with a combined six shots, 10 crosses and three chances created over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Not playing Friday Mets (knee) is out for Friday's game against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Mets was considered a late call for Friday, but it seems he's not fit enough to feature yet. The defender is getting close, though, so he might return for the Dec. 7 match against Bayer Leverkusen.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elias Saad - Done for year Saad (ankle) won't return until 2025, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Elias is very much on track, but he won't play again this year. We hop ehe'll ease his way back onto...

Impact Saad is still battling his injury woes, with the forward missing more time than expected. He will now be sat until the new year, not returning until some time in January. He will look to return to his starting role once fit, with Morgan Guilavogui taking most of his time in the starting XI until then.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Banks - Running again Banks (ankle) has started to run again, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Scott ran without any issues today. We hope he can step up the tempo in the next few days and we ca...

Impact Banks is still needing more time but is seeing improvements, with the attacker making his way back to some sort of training this week. He will likely need around another week or two, hopefully returning to face Leverkusen on Dec. 7.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Late call for Friday Mets is questionable for Friday's match against Kiel due to a knee injury, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Karol is improving every day but not enough for us to say he's a...

Impact Mets will be a late call for Friday after missing the club's last match with knee issues, as his availability will likely come down to a late fitness test. That said, his status will likely not be known until game time. He is a regular starter, so they will hope for his availability, with David Nemeth as his probable replacement if out again.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth Home Win In A Row! | Borussia M'gladbach - FC St. Pauli 2-0 | MD 11 – Bundesliga 24/25

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Philipp Treu - Returns after one match out Treu (thigh) is starting for St. Pauli during Sunday's match against Gladbach.

Impact Treu returns after missing St. Pauli's previous match with a thigh injury. The wing-back had started every match prior to the injury and immediately returns to the XI now that he's fit.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Starting at Gladbach Smith (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Gladbach.

Impact Smith is good to go after dealing with a thigh injury over the international break. The defender has started every match this season for St. Pauli, a streak that continues Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Ramps up training Smith was sprinting with the ball Monday, Hamburger Abendblatt reports.

Impact Smith was back on the training ground during Monday's clash and was sprinting with the ball. The defender is still hoping to return after the international break, and if he can continue to ramp up his workload he could be back as soon as a Sunday trip to Gladbach.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Treu - Working with ball Treu (thigh) was training with the ball Monday, Hamburger Abendblatt reports.

Impact Treu got back on the training ground Monday and was working with the ball. It's a good start to the week and a great sign that Treu could be back fit and available for a Sunday trip to Gladbach.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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