FC St. Pauli manager Marcel Rapp has commented on Joel Chima Fujita's situation following the closure of the transfer window, while the lineup for the match against 1. FC Kaiserslautern was confirmed. The club currently sits 16th in the 2. Bundesliga with two points from three games, having scored four goals and conceded five.

What is the situation with Joel Chima Fujita?

Joel Chima Fujita will remain at FC St. Pauli at least until the winter. The Japanese midfielder had considered a move following relegation, but a suitable offer failed to materialize. This uncertainty appeared to affect his performance and mood.

Manager Marcel Rapp said: "He is not in the condition he once was. Now it's about getting him back there." Rapp hopes the now clear situation will help Fujita refocus entirely on FC St. Pauli and the 2. Bundesliga. Whether he'll start the next match remains open.

What lineup did Marcel Rapp choose against Kaiserslautern?

The lineup for the match against 1. FC Kaiserslautern was confirmed. Marcel Rapp made one change from the cup defeat to Rot-Weiss Essen. Eric Smith replaced Joel Chima Fujita in midfield.

St. Pauli played in a 3-4-1-2 formation with Nikola Voll in goal. The back three consisted of Lars Mathisen, Adam Nemeth and Shunsuke Ando. The midfield featured Jakov Pyrka, Tobias Rasmussen, Eric Smith and Leart Owusu. Branimir Hrgota operated as the number ten behind strikers Etienne Kaars and Daichi Hara.

What is the current league standing?

FC St. Pauli sits in 16th place in the 2. Bundesliga with just two points after three matchdays. Their record shows no wins, two draws and one defeat. Their goal difference stands at minus one.

This leaves the Hamburg side already seven points behind league leaders 1. FC Nürnberg. The recent form of loss, draw, draw indicates room for improvement. The complete table and detailed statistics are available on our standings page.

What's next for the team?

FC St. Pauli's next match is on September 12, 2026. The club will host VfL Wolfsburg at their home stadium. Wolfsburg currently occupies third place in the table.

This presents a significant challenge, particularly given the current points tally. All upcoming fixtures can be viewed on our fixtures calendar. Preparation for this match will be crucial to move out of the lower half of the table.