With Loris Karius, FC Schalke 04 recently signed a prominent goalkeeper, who initially sits on the bench behind Justin Heekeren. The stem keeper was initially surprised by the change of the former Liverpool star. The 24-year-old is annoyed by the goalkeeper debate that has emerged since then.
The discussion about the space in the housing of FC Schalke 04 has developed into a permanent topic since summer. Justin Heekeren has won the duel for the role of number one against Ron-Thorben Hoffman, who has now been borrowed from Eintracht Braunschweig. Due to Loris Karius’ commitment, the T-debate picked up speed again.
Because the 31-year-old certainly wants to replace Heekeren in the Schalke gate in the medium term. The stem keeper played the discussion about his position after the game at the 1st FC Köln on Sunday. The 24-year-old emphasized that it would be the media in particular that would go out the debate.
FC Schalke 04: Heekeren is violent against the media
He assumed to “put fire” and represent the T question “more excessive than it is in reality. No matter whether it is now Loris or was hopeful before, there should always be competition, that pushes me at the maximum,” Heekeren out the positive aspects of the ongoing struggle for the place in the starting eleven.
For the ex-Oberhausen, the commitment of his new competitor was initially surprising. “Sure you look first. Loris Karius? He once played a Champions League final,” said Heekeren, who added that it is “an end effect. I can learn from him, he can share his experience with me. “
The handling of the goalkeeper team is good, the goalkeeper continues: “We talk to each other as normal, he gives with tips.”