St. Pauli on the brink: Injured stars, weak defense and BVB on the doorstep!

St. Pauli on the brink: Injured stars, weak defense and BVB on the doorstep!

FC St. Pauli suffered a setback at the start of the second half of the season. In an exciting duel, the team from Hamburg lost 2-1 to VfL Wolfsburg last weekend. This leaves the neighborhood club in a difficult position, as St. Pauli has only collected 12 points from 16 previous games and is currently in 17th place in the table. The situation is becoming explosive because the Paulians will be playing against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, which will be broadcast on the NDR Livecenter from 3:30 p.m.

In the first meeting of the season against Dortmund there was a spectacular 3-3 draw. Coach Alexander Blessin described the upcoming game as a highlight, although his team had major problems, especially on offense and defense. Hauke ​​Wahl emphasized that despite a decent approach, the performance was not enough to collect important points. Eric Smith also expressed the need to learn from the mistakes made.

Bad luck with injuries and transfer considerations

Another setback is the injury to captain Jackson Irvine, who will be out for several weeks. His absence will weigh heavily as Irvine has emerged as a key performer in recent games. Blessin is now thinking about a short-term transfer to close the gap in the team and increase his chances against Dortmund.

On the other hand, Dortmund is not only doing well in terms of sport, but also economically. The club has generated high income through player transfers in recent years. For example, Jamie Gittens, who is considered one of the most promising talents this season, is expected to leave the club for a high transfer fee. Dortmund originally asked for at least €100 million, but have lowered expectations to €60-70 million, making Gittens a highly sought-after player for many European clubs.

Transfer balance and challenges

FC St. Pauli's transfer balance over the last five years shows a profit of 0.84 million euros. In comparison, Borussia Dortmund achieved a positive balance of 55.65 million euros in the same period. These financial differences could also have an impact on the current competition for places in the table. The strength of the clubs is clear in the Transfermarkt rankings, and St. Pauli urgently needs to catch up.

One thing is clear: St. Pauli is facing a big challenge, and the coming games could be decisive for whether they stay in the league or are relegated. The team now needs every point in the fight to stay in the first division. In the next few days, eyes will be on both the team's performance and possible transfers.