Bayer Leverkusen vs. FC St. Pauli - News - February 03, 2026 | FOX Sports

Hauke Wahl - Suffers MCL sprain Wahl suffered a MCL sprain during the last training session ahead of the last clash against Augsburg and remains a doubt for Saturday's game against Stuttgart, coach Alexander Bles...

Impact Wahl is battling an MCL sprain, a painful issue that has forced him to miss the last two matches across all competitions after picking up the injury on Friday in a training session. The defender is pushing to recover in time for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, especially with David Nemeth (groin) still sidelined and Eric Smith (heel) also a doubt, leaving coach Alexander Blessin short on defensive options. That situation could put added pressure on a back line already stretched thin.

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Eric Smith - Dealing with heel issues Smith (heel) missed Tuesday's 3-0 defeat against Leverkusen in the DFB Pokal due to an injury, coach Alexander Blessin confirmed in a press conference, according to Maximilian Bron...

Impact Smith is dealing with heel issues and was unable to feature in Tuesday's clash against Leverkusen. The versatile midfielder is expected to be evaluated in the coming days, with a Bundesliga matchup against Stuttgart looming in less than three days, and with David Nemeth (groin) still sidelined and Hauke Wahl (knee) also questionable, head coach Alexander Blessin is dealing with extremely thin defensive depth if both miss the match.

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Ricky Jade-Jones - Suffers apparent injury Jones (undisclosed) was forced off late during Tuesday's 3-0 defeat against Leverkusen in the DFB Pokal due to an apparent injury.

Impact Jones was unable to finish Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash against Leverkusen after picking up an apparent injury that required treatment on the pitch. The forward is expected to be evaluated in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue and whether he will need time on the sidelines. Jones has started in his last two appearances, so his status is one to monitor closely as it could influence the starting lineup for Saturday's showdown with Stuttgart. If he is forced to miss the match, Martijn Kaars could be next in line to reclaim the starting role at the number 9.

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Adam Dzwigala - Clears illness Dzwigala (illness) was back on the bench during Tuesday's 3-0 defeat against Leverkusen in the DFB Pokal.

Impact Dzwigala appears to have moved past the illness that forced him to miss Saturday's clash against Augsburg, as he returned to the bench in Tuesday's DFB Pokal loss to the Werkself. He had been a regular starter for St. Pauli before falling ill, starting each of his previous four appearances, which suggests he should be in line for meaningful minutes again in the upcoming fixtures.

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Bayer Leverkusen beats St. Pauli to reach German Cup semifinals

Bayer Leverkusen has reached the German Cup semifinals for the third straight season after beating St. Pauli 3-0

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Eric Smith - Active display in loss Smith had one shot on goal, created one chance, sent in five crosses (one accurate) and made one tackle, seven clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 2-1 loss...

Impact Smith had his best performance in a while with a heavy-workload shift, mixing modest attacking involvement with strong peripheral output that buoyed his fantasy floor. The crossing volume hints at some latent creative upside, but St. Pauli's uneven structure means his returns will still swing with match state. His defensive actions were consistent and should remain stable, giving him streamer appeal in formats that reward clearances and blocks. He is a viable depth piece with a dependable floor but limited ceiling.

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Nikola Vasilj - Allows two in loss Vasilj made four saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Vasilj faced steady pressure behind a backline that offered little protection, but his save tally kept the floor from collapsing in a rough matchup. The goals he conceded were more about structural issues than individual errors, so there is no clear form concern. Still, St. Pauli's defensive volatility limits his ceiling, making him a deeper-league streamer who depends heavily on volume for fantasy relevance.

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