Overview
- Blessin confirmed Irvine will rejoin the matchday group for Sunday’s home game against FC Augsburg on DAZN at 15:30.
- The coach said the captain still needs a little time and will begin on the bench.
- Irvine underwent surgery in April for a stress reaction in his left foot and has been sidelined since.
- St. Pauli have started the season with four points from two matches, including a 2–0 derby win over Hamburger SV.
- MOPO hailed the return but highlighted a selection dilemma over how Blessin reintegrates Irvine into a functioning lineup.