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MAY 7 • Associated Press

Suffers structural muscle injury Saliakas (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the time being with a structural muscle injury, according to the club.

Impact Saliakas had already missed Sunday's defeat against Mainz with muscular problems, and the confirmation of a structural injury is a more serious diagnosis that extends his absence without a specific return timeline. The Greek right-back's unavailability is an additional defensive concern for St. Pauli heading into the final fixtures of their Bundesliga campaign, with Adam Dzwigala expected to continue covering in the back line alongside Arkadiusz Pyrka during his absence.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with muscular problems Saliakas missed Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Mainz due to muscular problems, according to Hamburger Abendblatt.

Impact Saliakas' absence forced a reshuffle in St. Pauli's back line, with Lars Ritzka stepping in on the left and Arkadiusz Pyrka switching from left to right defensive flank to cover. With Ritzka himself now also carrying a back issue following the match, Adam Dzwigala could be in line for a larger role if both defenders need time on the sidelines heading into the final fixtures of St. Pauli's Bundesliga campaign.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back available Friday Saliakas (thigh) is back available for Friday's clash against Koln but could start on the bench, according to coach Alexander Blessin. "Saliakas will return, whether he is ready fo...

Impact Saliakas is back available for Friday's clash against Koln after missing the last four matches due to a thigh injury. The midfielder could start on the bench as he builds back fitness but is expected to gradually return to a starting role, having recorded one goal and three assists in 15 appearances this season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Setback pushes return further back Saliakas (thigh) suffered a setback in his recovery from the muscle injury he picked up against Frankfurt and was working separately with the fitness coach during Wednesday's sessi...

Impact Saliakas had been making surprisingly quick progress after the thigh issue he suffered against Frankfurt and had been on the verge of rejoining team training, making this latest step backward a frustrating development for both player and St. Pauli. The Greek defender will now need more time before being ready to contribute again, and the club will take a more measured approach to his reintegration after the setback. His absence adds to an already stretched defensive situation for the Kiezklub heading into their clash against Bayern. Arkadiusz Pyrka is expected to start again on the right flank until he returns to full speed.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready Saliakas (thigh) is out for Saturday's match against Union Berlin but is eyeing a return against Bayern Munich on April 11, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "It is still too...

Impact Saliakas is nearing a return but is not yet ready for action, being held out and not risked in a match. Instead, he will train for another week and be tested ahead of the Bayern match, potentially returning then. He was a starter on the right flank before the injury and will look to return to that spot once fit.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Missing to face Freiburg Saliakas (thigh) is out for Sunday's match against Frieburg.

Impact Saliakas was supposed to return Sunday, "barring any unforeseen injuries," but instead misses out once again. That said, it appears the midfielder has likely suffered a setback or failed his testing, now waiting until after the break for his return. He should then be an option for the club after the break if all goes well, starting in seven straight games before the injury.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saliakas (thigh) is set to return for Sunday's game against Freiburg, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Karol [Mets] and Manolis [Saliakas] are looking really good; I'm very...

Impact Saliakas returned to training earlier in the week and is set to return after a one-game absence. The midfielder started in his previous seven appearances before sitting out the matchup against Monchengladbach on March 13, so he could return to the XI right away. Saliakas has one goal and three assists across 15 appearances (11 starts) this season.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Saliakas (thigh) returned to training Monday and could be available for Sunday's clash against Freiburg, according to Abendblatt.

Impact Saliakas could be available for Sunday's clash against Freiburg after returning to training Monday, having missed the previous match with a thigh injury. The midfielder had started the last seven matches prior to the setback and is expected to reclaim his spot once fully fit. The Greek remains an important piece in his side's attacking play, recording one goal, three assists and 11 key passes in 15 appearances this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Aims return against Freiburg Saliakas (thigh) suffered an injury in the last game and is aiming a return for the clash against Freiburg on March. 22, according to the club.

Impact Saliakas picked up a thigh injury in the last matchup against Frankfurt and will miss one game, though he's expected to be back for the March 22 clash with Freiburg. His absence is a tough blow for St. Pauli since he has been a locked-in starter throughout the season. With him sidelined, the team will be forced to reshuffle the flanks, where Lars Ritzka and Arkadiusz Pyrka are the most likely options to step into the starting roles against Gladbach.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time Saliakas (thigh) is set to miss time due to an apparent structural injury, according to coach Alexander Blessin, per Kicker. "Manos will be out for a little while longer, it appear...

Impact Saliakas was forced off in the 48th minute of Sunday's draw against Frankfurt after appearing to suffer a structural thigh injury. The right wing-back will undergo further evaluation in the coming days to determine the full extent of the issue. If the injury sidelines him for any period, it would be a major blow for St. Pauli since he has been an undisputed starter, and his absence would need to be filled, with Lars Ritzka and Arkadiusz Pyrka the leading candidates to step on the flanks.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Appears to injure muscle Saliakas was forced off the field in the 84th minute of Sunday's 0-0 draw against Frankfurt due to an apparent injury.

Impact Saliakas would leave the field just after halftime Sunday, with the midfielder pulling up after a sprint, appearing to injure a muscle. With seven starts in their past seven games, this could be a major loss for the club. Lars Ritzka would enter in his place, a likely option if he misses further time.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Provides one assist Saliakas assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Saliakas registered an assist in Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, setting up Mathias Pereira Lage with a first-half cross. He added a season-high two key passes and two shots while contributing three tackles and three clearances in a strong all-around display. The Greek has now started six consecutive matches, tallying one goal and two assists during that span.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in victory Saliakas assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Werder Bremen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th...

Impact Saliakas set up Joel Chima Fujita's 70th minute winner, whipping in the decisive ball from the right at the exact moment it mattered most. He mixed aggressive forward runs with sharp recovery sprints as Bremen pushed to seize control late, showing real two-way impact down the flank. In a tight game decided by fine margins, his involvement on the match-winning goal was the difference, and he backed it up defensively with two tackles (two won), one interception and three clearances to help lock down the result.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on lone shot Saliakas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Saliakas scored the opening goal for St. Pauli in an important win given where the team is in the standings. The midfielder will need to be more accurate with his service if he wants to help his side gets points off Bayer Leverkusen next. Leverkusen are sixth in the table and have only allowed 27 goals in 20 Bundesliga matches.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Bayern Saliakas (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bayern.

Impact Saliakas was eyeing a return this week and that appears to be coming to fruition with the midfielder training again ahead of their match against Bayern. He has missed the last two games and eventhough he is back in the squad they may be cautious with his playing time. As a result he is starting from the bench while he works his way back toward his previous starting role.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully, fit for Saturday Saliakas (groin) is back in team training and an option for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to Alexander Blessin. "Manolis has also completed a full training ses...

Impact Saliakas was eyeing a return this week, and that appears to be coming to fruition, with the midfielder training again ahead of their match against Bayern. This comes after two games out for the midfielder, looking to reclaim the starting role he held before the injury. However, they may be cautious with his return and give him a bench spot to start, with four starts in eight appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing return next week Saliakas (groin) is out for Sunday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Saliakas is not going to make the call yet, with the midfielder still sidelined due to his groin injury. However, he is eyeing a return next week, just need to train with the team before that takes place. He is more of a rotational option, but has started in his past two appearances, so he will hope to get another opportunity at a starting role once fit.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in assist Saliakas assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Saliakas was a huge sub Saturday, recording an assist to help salvage the draw Saturday. He is typically a starter, appearing 26 times in 30 appearance during the 2024/25 campaign, scoring twice with once assist.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three goal contributions Saliakas scored twice and added one assist at right wing-back in the Bundesliga.

Impact Saliakas was a consistent piece of the starting XI, holding onto the starting job at right wing-back for a large portion of the campaign. He ended up with three goal contributions, a decent return for how poor the St. Pauli attack was throughout the match. Saliakas will likely remain the starting option as St. Pauli fight for survival once more.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on only shot Saliakas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Saliakas took a single shot during Sunday's draw, and it was enough to find the back of the net. It was an excellent performance for the midfielder from an efficiency standpoint, though he hardly touched the ball outside of that goal. Saliakas will remain a limited option for the season finale as St. Pauli often struggle for control.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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