Suche
Mein Konto
Squad chaos at Union Berlin: injuries and suspensions before the Frankfurt duel!
St. Pauli is struggling with injury-related squad problems before the game against Frankfurt on September 17th, 2025. Coach Steffen Baumgart criticizes referee decisions after recent defeats.
Squad chaos at Union Berlin: injuries and suspensions before the Frankfurt duel!
In the current season, 1. FC Union Berlin got off to a mixed start under coach Steffen Baumgart. After the brilliant opening win against Stuttgart, which the team celebrated 2-1, the last two encounters were anything but pleasant. The Berliners had to admit defeat to both Borussia Dortmund (0:3) and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2:4). It was particularly bitter for the Union because they conceded a total of eight goals, which is a negative record for the club. The team now awaits the game next Sunday against Eintracht Frankfurt, a Champions League participant who will certainly pose a big challenge.
Coach Baumgart was particularly dissatisfied after the defeat against Hoffenheim, both with the performance of his players and with the refereeing decisions, which caused him problems. In analyzing the events, he criticized two controversial situations that caused discontent. Baumgart was of the opinion that the penalty should not have been given to Hoffenheim because the ball was previously out of bounds. He also called for a penalty for his team after allegedly clinging to Leopold Querfeld. Nevertheless, he made it clear that the individual performance of his players was ultimately decisive. His team showed some courageous attempts offensively, but there were many serious mistakes defensively. St. Pauli 24 reports that defensive stability is a major problem.
Personnel concerns at Union Berlin
The situation at Union Berlin is also tense when it comes to the lineup for the next game. Defender Tom Rothe will miss the game against Hoffenheim due to a red card, which will further weaken the defense. Josip Juranovic, who has been injured for several weeks, is also unlikely to be able to play. Another shaky candidate in the squad is midfielder Andras Schäfer, whose role is still uncertain, while long-term injuries such as Stanley Nsoki and Livan Burcu also have to leave. All of the personnel problems will only be finally resolved on Sunday, which will cause additional nervousness among those responsible and fans.
Given these challenges, Union Berlin will have to do everything they can to finally get back on the road to success against Eintracht Frankfurt. Baumgart and his team are under pressure not only to find their own form, but also to put together a powerful team. The coming days of training will be crucial in order to defuse the squad problem and prepare optimally for the next opponent.
The situation and current events surrounding 1. FC Union Berlin show how quickly the mood in football can change. The start of the season gave cause for hope, but when asked about recent results, the first third of the season could take a decisive turn for Baumgart and his team. Tag24 provides exciting insights into this and highlights the challenges the club faces.