FC Schalke 04 is still looking for a coach. The previous assistant coach Matthias Kreutzer will initially act as an interim coach and will also look after Schalke in the away game against Hertha BSC on Sunday.
“The coaching team led by Matthias Kreutzer will prepare the team as best as possible for the important game in Berlin in the short time available intensively examine all options that are available to us, even at short notice,” the club said on Thursday on its website. Kreutzer had already led the training of the pros on Thursday.
Schalke suffered a 5-1 defeat at TSG Hoffenheim in the DFB Cup on Tuesday and thus suffered their fifth competitive defeat in a row. The Revierclub then parted ways with Kramer on Wednesday.
His successor has to be prepared for some problems. On the one hand, the cash-strapped Revierclub still doesn’t have a lot of money available and on the other hand, the quality of the squad is manageable. So far, suitability for the Bundesliga has only been rudimentarily recognizable. In addition, there are some injury problems, especially on the defensive. Schalke announced on Thursday that Leo Greiml would also be out in the long term. The centre-back will undergo knee surgery on Friday for a meniscus injury.
