Well, then welcome to Schalke!
After the opening defeat against HSV (1: 3), there were loud whistles from the stands, then at least applause later. A foretaste for the players of the completely new Schalke squad (twelve new ones, 23 departures), how hot it can get at Royal Blue when fans are in the stadium.
It’s clear: If Schalke messes up the second game of the season against Holstein Kiel on Sunday (1.30 p.m. / Sky), things get uncomfortable quite early in the season. Even if the goal of promotion has only been communicated by players so far – such a false start would put a bitter damper on the optimistic mood.
Especially since there is still a risk of a 6-point deduction, Schalke should not be able to prove its economic efficiency by September 15.
Despite it: So far there has been no sign of fear of false starts among those responsible!
When asked by BamS, sports director Rouven Schröder (45) said: “Hamburg hurt us all, but I am always convinced of the positive. It is clear that it will not be easy with such a change. But I have no doubts about anything. You have to give the boys time. “
So that things go better against Kiel, coach Dimitrios Grammozis (43) demands more courage from his team for the first three. At least verbally, Dominick Drexler (31) fulfills this wish for him. The newcomer, who ran for Kiel between 2016 and 2018: “As Schalke 04, we have to have such a broad chest that we want to win every game. I don’t really care whether I play in Kiel or in the Bundesliga in front of a few more spectators. “
Schröder also makes a commitment: “Our aim is to win in Kiel!” And further: “If we win, the club can only move forward. I don’t even want to imagine what’s going on with the fans. “
Mood of optimism or resentment – the game in Kiel should be a mood maker for the S04 mood of the coming weeks.
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