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Jackson Irvine from St. Pauli: injury concerns resolved, new problems!
St. Pauli's Jackson Irvine returns to training after injury while other players remain out.
Jackson Irvine from St. Pauli: injury concerns resolved, new problems!
The situation at FC St. Pauli is as dynamic as an exciting football game. Jackson Irvine gave the all-clear on Tuesday after he had an involuntary collision with an aluminum goal during training on Monday. The 32-year-old captain suffered a slight swelling in his cheek, but was able to continue training as usual. Bild.de reports that Irvine, who is fighting his way back after foot surgery in April, wants to be back with full energy for the next session. If everything goes smoothly, he could play in the game against Hoffenheim on Sunday, which would be an important step for the team.
However, there are also other concerns in the squad. Defensive veteran Hauke Wahl is currently unavailable for action due to a persistent infection and is missing training. The St. Pauli supporters hope that he will be fit again at the weekend. In addition, substitute keeper Simon Spari had to limp off the pitch after a collision. The official club website informed that Irvine is also out due to a stress reaction in his left foot, which brings additional challenges to the team. Players like Elias Saad and Jojo Eggestein are also injured and will be monitored this week.
Injuries in professional sports
Injuries are a costly affair, especially in professional sports. A current analysis, as described in VBG-Sportreport, shows that injuries not only affect sporting success, but can also have massive financial consequences. In football, an increase of 0.76 injuries on match day can result in a place being lost in the table, which can result in average losses of 7.8 million euros. These numbers illustrate how important preventative measures are in training.
The current situation at St. Pauli shows once again how important it is for the team and the entire league to remain injury-free. The more players are ultimately ready to play, the greater the chances of sporting success.