St. Pauli's Connor Metcalfe Returns Injured from World Cup, Posing Problem for Coach Rapp
FC St. Pauli midfielder Connor Metcalfe has returned to Hamburg injured after the World Cup and home leave, suffering from muscular problems that prevented him from participating in team training. The 26-year-old Australian national player, who scored his first World Cup goal in a group match against Turkey, now presents a new challenge for coach Marcel Rapp. Metcalfe has a history of muscular and knee issues, having missed 35 competitive matches over the last two seasons. Despite a strong World Cup performance as a regular starter for Australia, his league playing time at St. Pauli last season was limited to 576 minutes. The injury comes at a bitter time as the new season begins, especially after Metcalfe played a key role in the club's Bundesliga promotion in the 2023/24 season with 30 appearances, three goals, and five assists. Rapp will not take risks with the player given his injury history, and the club hopes for a swift recovery.
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