Reis decides: Büskens and Co. have to vacate Schalke-Bank
Mike Bueskens, Thomas Reis
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Thomas Reis cleans up Schalke 04’s bench. Mike Büskens is also one of those who will take a seat in the grandstand in the future.
Thomas Reis wanted to reorganize the coaching team at Schalke 04 and adapt the bench on the sidelines. Now he has made his decision: Mike Büskens also has to go to the stands.
The fact that Thomas Reis was even allowed to bring his own assistant when he took over as head coach at Schalke was an important step forward compared to the summer. What is considered normal everywhere else was still prohibited when looking for a coach in the pre-season. At that time, Frank Kramer had to come alone and fit into the existing team.
Markus Gellhaus, on the other hand, was allowed to bring rice. An important partner for him, with whom he often exchanges ideas.
But that also meant that the already large team of coaches continued to grow – and with it the bench on the sidelines. So far, Gerald Asamoah, all the assistants and even the two kit wardens have also sat on it.
For the new head coach it was clear: This will have to change. Over the past few weeks, the implementation has been discussed and thought about – now Reis has apparently made a decision.
Büskens must follow in the grandstand: two assistant coaches and kit wardens
information of Bild According to Mike Büskens, he has to vacate his seat and take a seat in the stands. ‘Buyo’ is actually not a classic assistant coach either. He recently clarified that himself. He also helps out, but is primarily responsible for the transition of young players from the Knappenschmiede to the professionals. An important task, but one that would not mean a place on the bench at the other clubs either.
However, Büskens will not have to make his way to the stands alone. Accordingly, he is followed by the two assistants Matthias Kreutzer and Beniamino Molinari. The two kit wardens will no longer be able to sit on the bench that has been far too large. Gerald Asamoah, on the other hand, is allowed to stay. For example, he should direct the communication with the fourth official, for example in the case of substitutions and substitutions.
The background for this cleanup is quite simple and has much less to do with any power games.
Due to the XXL bank of the S04, there was no clear line in terms of communication from the bank to the pitch. Someone called something in here, someone else there too – until you couldn’t really understand the coach anymore.
At the request of Bild Reis explained: “The players should listen to me. That doesn’t work when 20 people call in.”
The coach wants to put a clear focus on the agreements with Gellhaus. This is to keep the avenues for discussing important decisions during the game short and sweet, which in turn should help the team. This decision is by no means to be understood as a blow to Büskens and Co. in the neck.
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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as Reis decides: Büskens and Co. must vacate the Schalke bench.
