Six points after seven Bundesliga games and in the prestigious derby against BVB went empty despite a solid performance: In terms of sport, FC Schalke 04 is not really running smoothly, now the frustration has allegedly made its way to the outside.
It is said that there was a big bang between Schalke coach Frank Kramer and midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar. This reports the “picture“.
Accordingly, Kramer asked his protégé for a one-to-one conversation before the Revierderby to explain to him why he is currently not playing a leading role in S04. The coach is said to have complained that Zalazar does not pay enough attention to his fitness and therefore only takes part in the game as a joker.
Criticism that the Uruguayan is said to have been extremely angry. Zalazar is said to have clearly informed Kramer that the reasons given did not correspond at all to his own perception. The 23-year-old is said to have stormed out of the conversation “angrily”.
New signing of FC Schalke 04 should also sulk
According to the report, however, Kramer is not alone in his criticism. According to “Bild”, Schalke is of the opinion that Zalazar only has air for 30 minutes. Apparently an affront to the promotion hero of the previous season, who contributed seven goals and seven assists in 32 competitive games to return to the German football upper house and prompted the clammy royal blues to transfer 1.5 million euros to Eintracht Frankfurt after the loan.
Meanwhile, Kramer should not only get headwind from Zalazar. According to “Bild”, newcomer Alexander Král is also anything but satisfied with his situation. The Czech national player also spent most of his time on the bench.
In any case, calm should only return in Gelsenkirchen when things get sporty uphill. However, the upcoming games against Bayern conquerors FC Augsburg (October 2nd) and Bayer Leverkusen (October 8th) should not be easy.