Eric Smith
PAUSweden
Right
Jan 8, 1997
29
6'4"
190 lb
CB
CM
Driving Centre Back
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Late call for Saturday
Smith is a late call for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg due to an undisclosed injury, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "With Eric, we have to see in the next 24 hours how hard it has hit him and how it develops."
Analysis: Smith is going to be a late call heading into Saturday, as the defender is dealing with an unidentified injury that will have to be tested over the next few days. This is a major point to watch for the club, as he is a starter when fit, notching 26 starts in 27 appearances. If fit, he should then see a starting role, with Hauke Wahl, Tomoya Ando and Adam Dzwigala likely to make up the backline if Smith misses out.
Makes bench Saturday
Smith (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim.
Analysis: Smith resumed full training Thursday, recovering in time to earn a spot in the squad following a several weeks' absence with a calf issue. Manager Alexander Blessin had expressed optimism about his availability, but St. Pauli opted to take a cautious approach given the length of the layoff rather than throwing him straight back into the starting lineup. The versatile defender has been in the XI in each of his 24 Bundesliga appearances this season, tallying two goals and two assists, and his return to the starting role is expected to follow as he builds his fitness back up.
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