FC Saarbrücken seeks to recruit two more fresh faces, as indicated by team manager Alois Schwartz.
The 1. FC Saarbrücken is gearing up for the upcoming 2024/25 season, but coach Schwartz is concerned about the small size of the current squad. With at least eight players currently unavailable due to injuries and absences, reinforcements are needed, particularly in defensive midfield and offensive wing positions.
Among the injured players is Philip Fahrner, who is out with a muscle fiber tear, and Phillip Menzel, who is struggling with an elbow injury. Additionally, Maurice Multhaup suffered a facial injury last week and could be out for some time, while Richard Neudecker is out due to a foot tendon inflammation. Kasim Rabihic and Patrick Sontheimer have muscular issues, and Sebastian Vasiliadis is out due to a calf injury.
One of the new additions to the team is Dominic Baumann, who has joined from SV Sandhausen on a free transfer. Baumann, who has scored in double digits in each of the past four 3. Liga seasons, aims to help 1. FC Saarbrücken ascend the league rather than repeat his previous teams' relegations. He has played in the 2. Bundesliga for 1. FC Nürnberg and Würzburg Kickers.
Tim Paterok has returned from a brief absence due to a fainting spell, and Amine Naifi is out after a cruciate ligament injury. The team is planning to bring in more new players in the coming weeks, but it remains to be seen who they will be and how they will bolster the squad.
The team might sign or loan players from the top flight who could provide immediate help towards the end of the transfer period. However, the 1. FC Saarbrücken is considering waiting for the start of the 2. Bundesliga to find potential reinforcements.
As the final warm-up game approaches, the team faces several question marks due to the absences and injury concerns. The 1. FC Saarbrücken has a balance of £4m and an average squad age about 23 years, according to the latest update on the Football Manager game site. For the most accurate and current updates, checking 1. FC Saarbrücken’s official club website, social media channels, or trusted sports news outlets directly would be advisable.
Given the team's concerns about the small size and injuries of the squad, Coach Schwartz is looking at European leagues for potential reinforcements in the upcoming 2024/25 season. The team might sign or loan players from top flight European leagues to provide immediate help towards the end of the transfer period.
