The short upward trend of FC Schalke 04 found an abrupt end on Friday evening with the 1-2 home bankruptcy against Hannover 96. After the setback, they want to struggle back all the harder.
As the “kicker” writes, FC Schalke 04 has declared a nine-point plan for the next three games in the 2nd Bundesliga. The duels with the SpVgg Fürth, SSV Ulm and Jahn Regensburg should all be won.
The Schalke have now left the three league competitors behind in the table. This picture should be maintained. At the same time, the district club has something to prove itself: in the first half of the season you could only win against the three next opponents.
A clear signal is now to be sent, especially with a view of the coming season, where Schalke wants to play again.
For coach Kees van Wonderen, it could even be about his job in the next few weeks. Because it is still unclear whether the Dutch will continue to be on the sidelines in Gelsenkirchen even after the summer.
Does van Wonderen fight for his job at Schalke 04?
Contractually, van Wonderen is still bound until 2026, but the critical tones are increasing in the Schalke environment.
“If you look at the second half of the season, I don’t see a playful development. Football is not good to look at. This does not strengthen Van Wonderen’s role. If there is no improvement against Fürth, Ulm and Regensburg, then it will not go on in summer – I am now hard,” said “WAZ” reporter Andreas Ernst after the bankruptcy against Hanover in podcast “19:04 – Inside Schalke”.
After the memorable game, the trainer initially had two goals conceded in the final phase. But the Schalke trainer remained combative on the microphone. He has “some ideas” very well how it should be better in the next few weeks.
Time for intensive training work is enough because of the international break. At Schalke you also use the free time for a test game against FC Groningen. Van Wonderen will hope for additional knowledge on Wednesday.