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St. Pauli before the duel: Injuries and suspensions shock fans!
Find out everything about FC St. Pauli's expected lineup for the game against Dortmund on January 16, 2026.
St. Pauli before the duel: Injuries and suspensions shock fans!
FC St. Pauli has an exciting Bundesliga game coming up on January 16, 2026. The team travels to VfL Wolfsburg, although the situation is not ideal. Coach Blessin has to do without several players who are struggling with injuries and suspensions. The budget on match day is influenced by the absences, which makes the Kiezkicker line-up particularly interesting. Loud Kicker The expected starting lineup will look like this:
- Torwart: Vasilj
- Abwehr: Dzwigala, Wahl, Mets
- Mittelfeld: Pyrka, Sands, Smith, La. Ritzka
- Angriff: Fujita, Jones, Pereira
The reserve bench is well-staffed with Voll, Ando, Oppie, Robatsch, Saliakas, Metcalfe, Afolayan, Ceesay and Kaars, but the main focus is on the players who cannot help today. The injuries to Hountondji, who has a hairline fracture in his ankle, Irvine, who is out due to foot problems, and Nemeth, who had to undergo adductor surgery, are particularly painful. Sinani is also struggling with a calf problem, while Spari and several other players were not included in the squad.
Suspensions and injuries
There is also a looming ban for Dzwigala, who has already collected four yellow cards, which poses additional risks. Other players, such as 28-year-old Gazdov and 26-year-old Schmidt, will also not be on the pitch.
The situation is tense as St. Pauli suffered some setbacks in the current season. Transfer market provides an overview of numerous injured players, some of whom are expected to miss further games. The injured include a player with muscular problems who has been out regularly since August 2015, and another with a torn syndesmotic ligament who has been on the sidelines since the end of November 2025.
The opening game against Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg will also be without a number of players, including B. Dárdai with a torn cruciate ligament and Mæhle, who injured his shoulder. Despite the tense personnel situation, both teams are aiming for a positive performance. The fight for the points will certainly be exciting, especially for the Kiezkickers, who will try to assert themselves against a tough Wolfsburg defense.
The game promises to be explosive not only because of the current table situation, but also because of the challenges that both teams face. Who can best close the gap in the squad? This question remains open until the final whistle blows. The fans can look forward to a thrilling duel; you can also follow the action on the official Bundesliga website, where further details are provided: Bundesliga.