FC Saarbrücken's Alois Schwartz seeks additions of two fresh players
FC Saarbrücken Faces Personnel Challenges Ahead of Season Kickoff
Football club 1. FC Saarbrücken is grappling with a series of injuries and absences as the 2025/26 season approaches. Eight key players are currently unavailable, including Richard Neudecker, who is sidelined due to a foot tendon inflammation, and Amine Naifi, who is out with a cruciate ligament rupture.
Kasim Rabihic and Patrick Sontheimer are also dealing with muscular issues, while Sebastian Vasiliadis is out due to a calf injury. Philip Fahrner is nursing a muscle fiber tear, and Tim Paterok has returned from a fainting spell, but Phillip Menzel is suffering from an elbow injury. Maurice Multhaup, who sustained a facial injury in a friendly against 1. FSV Mainz 05, could be out for an extended period.
Despite these setbacks, coach Alois Schwartz remains optimistic and is actively seeking to bolster his squad. He has expressed a desire for more signings, stating that "the group is too small for the whole season." FC Saarbrücken plans to focus on reinforcements in the defensive midfield and offensive wing positions in the coming weeks.
The club has already made one significant addition, signing Dominic Baumann from SV Sandhausen on a free transfer. Baumann, who previously played in the 2. Bundesliga for 1. FC Nürnberg and Würzburg Kickers, is determined to avoid the successive relegations he experienced with his previous club. He scored in double figures in each of the past four seasons in the 3. Liga and made a promising debut for Saarbrücken in a friendly against Union Titus Petange from Luxembourg, where he partnered with Kai Brünker in attack to secure a 3-0 win.
However, the club's injury woes and transfer plans remain a cause for concern ahead of the final warm-up game before the season starts. With no concrete details on the expected number of additional signings or injury updates, direct sources such as the club’s official communications or specialized sports news outlets would be necessary for the latest and detailed squad fitness and transfer news.
FC Saarbrücken's football squad faces multiple challenges due to a plethora of injuries, with Richard Neudecker and Amine Naifi sidelined, Kasim Rabihic, Patrick Sontheimer, Sebastian Vasiliadis, Philip Fahrner, Tim Paterok, and Phillip Menzel dealing with various issues, and Maurice Multhaup possibly out for an extended period. Despite the setbacks, coach Alois Schwartz remains hopeful, aiming to strengthen the defensive midfield and offensive wing positions by making more signings, such as Dominic Baumann, who recently joined from SV Sandhausen.
