FC St. Pauli gears up for new season as coach Rapp fine‑tunes the squad

FC St. Pauli is finalising its preparations ahead of the upcoming 2. Bundesliga campaign. Coach Marcel Rapp, with ten days left before the season opener, is focusing on detail work after a demanding summer training camp. He highlighted the need to improve ball handling and spatial coordination, citing mistakes from a recent test match against Bournemouth where the team conceded after a strong start.

A season‑preview podcast also reflected on fan sentiment, management changes and the club’s cultural atmosphere, linking the upcoming campaign to a curated music playlist. The discussion underscored hopes for a stronger performance and a more cohesive squad under Rapp’s guidance.