Players have a firm grasp of St. Pauli's strategies according to coach Blessin.
FC St. Pauli Braces for Tough Encounter Against VfB Stuttgart
FC St. Pauli is gearing up for an intriguing Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart, scheduled for 8:30 PM. Despite the team's impressive start to the season, head coach Alexander Blessin has expressed concern about the upcoming fixture.
Blessin, who played for VfB Stuttgart from 1997 to 1999, is well-acquainted with the challenges posed by the Stuttgart team. He recalls difficult games against them in the previous season and acknowledges that this match remains a challenge, despite VfB Stuttgart's mixed start.
The Stuttgart team is known for its speed and great quality on the ball, a combination that has helped them secure fourth place in the Bundesliga with seven points. The current head coach of VfB Stuttgart for the 2025/2026 season is Sebastian Hoeneß.
Blessin has been critical of certain aspects of his team's play, particularly the overuse of short passes and deficits in shifting. His concerns are shared by the defensive strategists, Hauke Wahl and Eric Smith, who have also expressed self-criticism.
One player who won't be making an appearance for FC St. Pauli is Jackson Irvine, the Australian captain. Irvine, who was at least in the squad against FC Augsburg, has been battling a long-standing foot injury and is not expected to be ready for the Stuttgart game.
Meanwhile, VfB Stuttgart's game against FC St. Pauli is a homecoming for Blessin, as his family still lives near Stuttgart. Even his brother, a VfB Stuttgart fan and season ticket holder, will be in attendance.
Interestingly, FC St. Pauli has the best Bundesliga start in the club's history. Despite this, the team will need to be at their best to overcome the speedy and skilled Stuttgart squad. The game promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to secure a valuable three points.
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