FC St. Pauli Team News - Soccer

Carlo Boukhalfa - Good to go Boukhalfa (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg, according to manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Boukhalfa missed out against Dortmund due to a knock he suffered in training, but is now fit once more. It was never expected to be a serious absence, and the midfielder is now fit and ready to go Saturday. Boukhalfa didn't play in either of the two matches before suffering the injury, going unused.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robert Wagner - Still sidelined Wagner (thigh) remains on the sideline for Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg, according to manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Wagner isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he continues to struggle with a thigh injury. The midfielder should be back in contention in the coming weeks, though it's unclear if he will be able to make it back before the March international break.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Conor Metcalfe - A week out Metcalfe (groin) remains out for Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg, according to manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Metcalfe remains a week away from recovery as he continues to struggle with a groin injury. The midfielder could make his return for a March 14 clash with Hoffenheim, though that is his last chance to return before the international break.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Takes two shots in loss Saliakas had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Saliakas came off the bench and was limited to seven minutes, but that was enough time for him to muster two shots off target. He's been a regular starter most of the season, and that means he should return to the XI for the upcoming match against Wolfsburg on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elias Saad - Limited impact vs. Dortmund Saad had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Saad was one of the few players who managed to make an impact against Dortmund's defensive line, but in the end, he didn't do much as a fantasy option overall. Saad has started in St. Pauli's last three matches, and he'll aim to snap his scoring drought against Wolfsburg on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Gives up two goals Saturday Vasilj made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact It's hard to blame Vasilj for the two goals he conceded Saturday, as he couldn't do anything on the point-blank range finish from Serhou Guirassy and was helpless in the one-on-one finish of Karim Adeyemi. The goalkeeper will aim to bounce back against Wolfsburg on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Conor Metcalfe - Slight groin issue Metcalfe missed out against Dortmund due to a slight groin injury, MillerTon reports.

Impact Metcalfe has missed most of the season with pubic bone inflammation, and was out Saturday with some groin issues. The midfielder is still getting up to the required fitness for training, and will be a doubt until he gets back into full match action.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Boukhalfa - Ruled out Saturday Boukhalfa (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Boukhalfa misses out after picking up a knock in the buildup to Saturday's match. The midfielder hasn't featured in either of St. Pauli's last two matches.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lars Ritzka - Cleared to start Ritzka (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Ritzka is good to go after exiting early last week against Mainz. The defender makes consecutive starts for the first time since September.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Back after three matches out Saliakas (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Saliakas returns after missing the last three matches due to injury. A regular starter when fit, the wing-back will be eased back into action from the bench if called upon Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robert Wagner - Back for the first time with team Wagner (thigh) returned to team training this week and is making good progress in his recovery, coach Alexander Blessin said in a press conference. "Robert has taken his first step...

Impact Wagner returned to team training for the first time since suffering a thigh injury in early November. He is nearing a return to the match squad and could be available before mid-March. He was a regular starter early in the season and may compete for a midfield role once fully fit.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Could be available Saturday Saliakas (thigh) has progressed ahead of schedule and could be available for Saturday's match against Dortmund, coach Alexander Blessin confirmed in the press conference. "I was ve...

Impact Saliakas has missed the last three games with a thigh injury but has made strong progress in his recovery this week. He remains a late decision for Saturday's match, with Philipp Treu expected to fill in again if he is unavailable.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Ritzka - Late call for Dortmund Ritzka was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match and will likely be a late call for Saturday's clash with Dortmund, coach Alexander Blessin said in a press conference....

Impact Ritzka returned to training this week after exiting Saturday's match with a hamstring injury. He will be a late decision for Saturday's clash against the black and yellow. If he is unavailable, Adam Dzwigala could see increased involvement for that game.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Boukhalfa - Picks up knock in training Boukhalfa picked up a big knock in training on Thursday and had to leave the pitch, making him a doubt for Saturday's match against Dortmund, coach Alexander Blessin said in a pres...

Impact Boukhalfa took a big knock in training on Thursday and could miss Saturday's game. Even if he is out, his absence should not affect the starting XI since he has lost his spot and started only one of the last six matches.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Treu - Three crosses in loss Treu registered one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th minute.

Impact Treu recorded three crosses Saturday, his 10th match this season with three or more. He also took one off-target shot, extending his streak to three matches without a shot on target. On the defensive end he intercepted two passes and made three clearances before he was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Abdoulie Ceesay.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Creates two chances Saturday Irvine registered two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Mainz.

Impact Irvine created two chances Saturday, his eighth match this season with multiple chances created. He also added two shots, but did not put either on target. On the defensive end he intercepted two passes, made two clearances and blocked one shot as he played the full 90 minutes once again.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Weisshaupt - Productive in Saturday's loss Weisshaupt registered four shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Mainz.

Impact Weisshaupt put together a solid performance Saturday as he recorded a season-high four shots, however he failed to put one on target. He also created three chances for the third time this season and recorded six crosses for the fourth time in his last five appearances. After another productive start, he was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Danel Sinani.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Concedes twice in loss Vasilj had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Mainz.

Impact Vasilj conceded two goals Saturday, both of which came in the second half. It marked his ninth match this season conceding multiple goals. He faces a slightly more difficult matchup Saturday versus Borussia Dortmund, a side which has scored 43 goals through 23 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Ritzka - Injured Saturday Ritzka was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Mainz due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Ritzka left the match in the 62nd minute grabbing the back of his leg before being replaced by Adam Dzwigala. The extent of Ritzka's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Metcalfe - Back against Mainz Metcalfe (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Metcalfe is back for the first time since September following a lengthy calf injury. The midfielder will be eased back into action from the bench if called upon Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Metcalfe - Could play Saturday Metcalfe (calf) has a chance to play during Saturday's trip to Mainz, according to manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Metcalfe could return as soon as Saturday's clash with Mainz. If he's unable to return there the manager appeared confident Metcalfe would be back for a Saturday match against Dortmund. With Robert Wagner (thigh) on the sidelines Metcalfe could take on a larger role immediately.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Wagner - Remains weeks away Wagner (thigh) will still need weeks to recover fully, according to manager Alexander Blessin.

Impact Wagner remains multiple weeks away from a return and won't be back for Saturday's trip to Mainz. It remains to be seen how long he will spend on the sideline, but he's already missed three months, and the manager was clear he wouldn't be rushed back if not fully fit.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

James Sands - Undergoes ankle surgery Sands (ankle) has undergone surgery to repair a fractured fibula and torn medial collateral ligament. He suffered the injury late in FC St. Pauli's match against SC Freiburg and ha...

Impact Sands is set for an extended absence after undergoing surgery for a fractured fibula and torn medial collateral ligament. He has started his recovery process but remains sidelined indefinitely.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 16 • YOUTUBE

US midfielder James Sands suffers serious ankle injury, broken calf bone playing for St. Pauli

United States defensive midfielder James Sands faces a lengthy layoff with a serious right ankle injury and broken calf bone sustained while playing for St. Pauli

FEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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