- 'ェintellectually-Advanced' as opposed to 'Innocent': St Pauli seeks to provoke Union
"Boss Blessin Fumbles Four Times in Millerntor's Press Box for His Maiden Table Football Goal, Confessing Later. During the pre-match press conference, he pinpointed the key learnings from their grinding loss against 1. FC Heidenheim in their opening league bout: efficiency. His table football score might be a reflection of what he yearns for his squad's away fixture against Union Berlin, slated for Friday evening (8:30 PM/DAZN)."
Blessin acknowledged, "They certainly need to be pushed to their absolute limits. A bit of luck in front of goal and they could return with something valuable from Berlin." He emphasized the importance of being "more relentless and excessive." The coach anticipates a stern contest.
The Hamburg side fell short 0:2 in their home opener against 1. FC Heidenheim, despite having the upper hand. The veteran coach cautioned against overemphasizing the situation. After the first fixture, he finds it challenging to make a definitive assessment.
"Berlin's Wonderful Vibe" as Perceived by Irvine
Captain Irvine too drew lessons from the demoralizing defeat. According to him, FC St. Pauli needs to be "more detached and more shrewd and less innocent." The Australian international shared his thoughts in a media roundup. Last week, his contract extension was announced. This weekend, Irvine is aiming for a victory in the exhilarating floodlight environment in Berlin. Irvine is eagerly awaiting the "wonderful atmosphere" in the stadium. Some 2,400 tickets have been allotted to the Hamburg supporters. Irvine forecasts a "high octane" encounter. The presence of defender Saliakas in the capital's lineup is also a possibility, as per Blessin.
The capital team, who managed to secure a spot in the Champions League last season and narrowly evaded relegation, commenced the new campaign with a 1:1 draw against Mainz, under new manager Bo Svensson.
"Thrilled with all New Additions" - Blessin
The local club will also face an ex-player from their perennial rivals, Hamburger SV. Benes, the new face for the Berliners, participated in the derby against FC St. Pauli last season. "For me, it's somewhat of a unique situation. The zeal remains intense," the 26-year-old Slovak commented ahead of the encounter.
FC St. Pauli does not anticipate any high-profile signings before the transfer deadline. "There's no pressure on us to act," Blessin stated. The local team would like to "take things slowly" until the transfer window shuts down on Friday evening. If an opportunity arises, they will "naturally be ready for action on the transfer market." However, he underscored: "I'm extremely pleased with all the new signings."
Blessin spoke about Union Berlin, stating, "They are a formidable team with high spirits. They need to be pushed to their limits to yield results." Regarding Irvine's thoughts, he mentioned, "Irvine believes FC St. Pauli needs to be more calculated and less naive in their approach against Union Berlin."
