FC St. Pauli cleared injury worries on Monday after the Emden test (3:1) – striker Ricky‑Jade Jones (23) and left‑back Louis Oppie (24) are back in training. Both left the match limping, but medical checks showed no serious damage. Currently FC St. Pauli sit 18th in the Bundesliga with 26 points, 6W‑8D‑20L, form LLLLD.

What happened in the test?

Jones was hit on the ankle in a duel, played a few more minutes and was then substituted. Oppie twisted just before halftime and also had to leave the pitch. Despite the brief setbacks, both players resumed training the same day, a huge relief for the squad.

Why does this matter for the season?

The Englishman missed two long spells last season – first after a fall in Drochtersen on July 12, which required shoulder surgery, and again in the cup quarter‑final in Leverkusen on February 3, where he tore a syndesmosis ligament. In total he missed 25 of 38 league games. Oppie had only minor hiccups before, but his absence at the start of the campaign would have weakened the defence. Now manager Marcel Rapp (47) can plan with a full back line.

What’s next after the test?

The DFL has scheduled the first two 2. Liga matchdays. St. Pauli opens at home against Fürth on Sunday, August 9, 13:30 h. An away game in Kiel follows immediately. The clash with Rapp’s former side, Holstein Kiel, is set for Friday, August 14, 18:30 h. Matchdays 3‑6 will be announced next week.

What outlook does this give for the coming weeks?

With Jones and Oppie fit again, St. Pauli regains two key pieces in attack and defence. The team has scored 29 goals and conceded 60 (‑31 goal difference) and sits 63 points behind leaders Bayern München. The last result was a 1‑3 loss to VfL Wolfsburg on May 16 2026. Recent form over the last five games is 0‑0‑5 (LLLLL), increasing pressure, but the return of the two players could tip the balance.

What does this mean for the fans?

For loyal Millerntor supporters it’s a small ray of hope in a tough season. Jones, despite his injury history, often provides crucial goals, and Oppie stabilises the left flank, giving optimism for more solidity. The upcoming fixtures will reveal whether the side can close the gaps left by recent defeats.