Ceesay out for a long time

The FC St. Pauli is facing a crucial test after striker Abdoulie Ceesay suffered an injury of the ligament apparatus at his right ankle in training. The Gambian player was forced to leave the pitch after a collision and received medical attention.

What happened?

Ceesay injured himself on Sunday during the training camp test against Gorica (2:1). The FC St. Pauli striker hobbled off the pitch, unable to put weight on his right foot. A subsequent MRI scan ruled out a syndesmotic ligament injury.

Why is this important for FC St. Pauli?

The absence of Ceesay is a significant blow to the FC St. Pauli and the player. Coach Marcel Rapp had reinstated Ceesay in the starting lineup against Gorica. Prior to that, the forward had scored a hat-trick in the test against Babelsberg (4:1) and was also responsible for the last three Bundesliga goals of the previous season.

What comes next?

The FC St. Pauli is facing a crucial test, as Ceesay will be out for an extended period. The club currently sits third in the 2. Bundesliga with 0 points. The upcoming games will be decisive in securing promotion to the Bundesliga. On February 20, 2027, the FC St. Pauli will face VfL Wolfsburg in a crucial away game.

The FC St. Pauli must now continue without Ceesay and hopes that the striker will be back on the pitch soon. The club is facing a crucial test to secure promotion to the Bundesliga.