Marcel Rapp returns: FC St. Pauli must deliver special performance against former coach
FC St. Pauli must deliver a special performance against Holstein Kiel, the former club of coach Marcel Rapp, on Friday. Rapp was the team's coach from 2021 to 2026 and led them to their first Bundesliga promotion in history in the 2023/24 season.
"It's clear that it's a special game for me. I was there for a long time, had a successful time - a time that I will never forget", Rapp said at the press conference on Wednesday. Rapp had trained the Störche from October 2021 to February 2026.
FC St. Pauli without Gísli Thórdarson and Connor Metcalfe in Kiel
A special motivation, he drew from his past at the fjord, he did not emphasize. "I generally lose very badly. That has nothing to do with the opponent on Friday", confirmed the coach.
The Kiezkicker must do without newcomer Gísli Thórdarson (21), who will be out for a long time due to a severe thigh injury. Connor Metcalfe (26) is back in training, but not yet an option for the squad. Sam Klein (22) is available again.
FC St. Pauli in the Bundesliga: numbers and facts
FC St. Pauli is currently in 18th place in the Bundesliga and has collected 26 points in the 2025/26 season. In the last five games, the team has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses. The last five games ended in a loss. In the current season, FC St. Pauli has scored 29 goals and conceded 60 goals. The title race is still far away for FC St. Pauli, as Bayern Munich is 63 points ahead.
