Overview
- FC St. Pauli confirmed their captain is unavailable for an unspecified period after new problems in his left foot.
- The club said no further appearances are possible for now and that the course of action is being coordinated among all parties.
- The recurrence affects the same area of the left foot that was operated on in April 2025 for a bony stress reaction.
- The announcement comes a day before the Bundesliga trip to VfL Wolfsburg, leaving immediate selection plans affected.
- After nearly six months out, Irvine returned in October and made nine appearances, helping end a nine-game losing run in early December during a relegation fight.