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After 0: 3 in Berlin, Schalke is getting closer and closer to relegation. Can the traditional club even be saved? This was discussed on the cult show “Doppelpass”, among others, with t-online expert Effenberg.
The new year that started for Schalke like the previous one was more or less continuous: with a defeat. Against Hertha BSC it was a solid 0: 3 break in new coach Christian Gross’ first game. This leaves Knappen in last place on the table, and he has been waiting for a win for 30 games.
If it doesn’t work out against Hoffenheim next weekend, S04 will set Tasmania Berlin’s historic negative record from the 1965/66 season. Despite the now fourth manager, player pitches and countless slogans of perseverance, Schalke are not standing up. The question inevitably arises: can Schalke be saved?
Effenberg on Schalke: “You have to play dirty and get the points”
Guests discussed this on the popular “Doppelpass” discussion group on Sport1. Presenter Thomas Helmer received t-online columnist Stefan Effenberg, Bayer Leverkusen CEO Rudi Völler, former striker Sandro Wagner, business coach Mounir Zitouni and, for the first time, a t-online journalist with the Deputy Editor-in-Chief Florian Wichert. Guests agreed that Schalke absolutely needed a sense of accomplishment, and fast. “The key is absolutely the first win. You just have to win the first game, no matter how,” explained Völler.
Völler’s former teammate Effenberg got to this point too. “You have to play dirty and get the points,” said the t-online columnist, adding: “It’s about going to duels, playing dirty.”
Sport1- “Doppelpass”: Stefan Effenberg, Mounir Zitouni, Thomas Helmer, Rudi Völler, Florian Wichert and Rudi Völler (from left) spoke about Schalke 04, among other things, at the cult show (Source: Sport1 / imago images )
T-online deputy editor-in-chief Wichert was skeptical: “There is a lack of faith in taking initiative and sometimes winning a game,” said Wichert, who also critically commented: “You don’t see anything of the quality he’s supposed to be there. “For his part, former foosball journalist Zitouni criticized the composition of the team:” Mistakes were made in planning the squad. But that doesn’t help: the coach has to work with this team. “.
At least one player will soon strengthen Schalke: Sead Kolasinac. The former crowd favorite from S04 will be loaned to Arsenal FC in the second half of the season. However, for former Bayern pro Wagner, that couldn’t have been all in terms of new signings: “As a single transfer, that’s not enough, but very good in a package.”
How good is Kolasinac?
That Kolasinac now considers himself a great hope at the club was met with skepticism in the round. “He only played one game (in the Premier League, editor’s note) this season. It won’t work out right away,” Zitouni said. Wichert saw it in a similar light, commenting: “The fact that discussions are now arising about a loan player becoming captain says a lot about the lack of quality.”
Völler admitted that he had also “thought about” a transfer from Kolasinac. “Yes, we found out about him,” said the Leverkusen boss. As well as the newcomers issue, it was also about Schalke’s new coach, Christian Gross. Immediately after the defeat in Berlin, the Swiss spoke about possible newcomers in an interview. That was not particularly well received by Wagner: “I don’t like the fact that he calls in new players after the first game,” said the former national player, who so far disagrees with the image of the 66-year-old: “With The interviews are not a fire. I am missing something “, explained Wagner, who in the end stated:” There is not a problem at Schalke.
Special praise for Bosz
In addition to the situation at Schalke, a second focus of the program was Bayer Leverkusen, Völler’s guest club. The manager was disappointed by the 1: 2 at Eintracht Frankfurt the day before, but was very satisfied with the season so far and the interim lead of the table before Christmas.
Decisive for Völler: coach Peter Bosz. From Völler’s point of view, this had once again developed significantly during his time at Leverkusen, away from pure offensive flair like at Ajax and Dortmund towards more flexibility and defensive stability. “He made some commitments to us that he didn’t make at BVB and Ajax. He found a good combination,” said Völler.
Völler on Wirtz: “It makes no sense to call”
Florian Wirtz is undoubtedly a deciding factor here. At just 17 years old, the offensive jewel spun the league and automatically attracted the interest of other clubs. But Völler is not even thinking about resigning from Wirtz and has a clear message for potential stakeholders: “He is 17 years old, he will turn 18 in May, there is no point in calling.”
The fact that Bayer did not directly sign a replacement after Kai Havertz’s € 80 million transfer to Chelsea also has something to do with Wirtz. “We didn’t want to put a new player in front of him,” explained Völler, who also blames the coach for the young man’s positive evolution: “That’s why we brought in Peter Bosz. He has already shown at Ajax that he likes these young players.” places.”
