Sam Klein made his FC St. Pauli debut in Kiel - and took away mixed feelings. The 22-year-old Australian was substituted in the 85th minute but couldn’t prevent the late equalizer. "It was something very special, but also frustrating," says the new signing. FC St. Pauli finished last season in 18th place in the Bundesliga with 26 points (6W-8D-20L) and a goal difference of 29:60. The last four matches were all lost (LLLL).
How did Klein’s debut for St. Pauli go?
Klein debuted in Kiel and experienced an "incredible atmosphere". The fans were "great", but the late equalizer left the team "devastated". The Australian had previously been injured and missed parts of pre-season. "My body feels great now," he says. The team finished 63 points behind Bayern Munich last season.
What does Klein say about Jackson Irvine?
Klein had looked forward to meeting his compatriot, but Irvine left the club unexpectedly. "He’s a wonderful person," says Klein. The week they spent together was nice. "It’s a shame he’s not here anymore, but that’s football."
What’s next for Klein?
Klein is looking forward to the new season and the chance to play in front of the fans. "There’s a lot of energy in it," he says. The anticipation is high, even though the last four matches were lost. The new signing wants to pick up where he left off.
