Baumann, Schalke's Sporting Director, Speaks on Muslić's Designation - Muslim Election Candidate Challenged by Schalke Sports Board Member Baumann
Hey there! Let's dive into the buzz surrounding Schalke and their new sporting director Frank Baumann. In a candid chat with "Sport Bild," Baumann discusses Miron Muslic's appointment as the new head coach—surpassing football legend Raúl.
Baumann clarified, "We zeroed in on the type of football we wanted to play, and subsequently, we picked the coach. Other contenders simply jived better with Miron than Raúl, who is no doubt an excellent coach."
The decisive factor? It was all about the sporting perspective. The 49-year-old emphasized, "It wasn't about employing a coach to gather the most applause—but the most wins. Miron earned our trust the most."
Lukas Kwasniok, now coaching Bundesliga newcomers 1. FC Köln, was another contender. Baumann acknowledged, "Yup, Kwasniok was in the mix. He's one heck of a coach, but Miron snatched our attention."
So, what can we expect from Schalke's new coaching team? They'll kick off the new season with a revamped staff, with Muslic flanked by co-coaches Eddie Lattimore and Adin Osmanbasic, veterans of Muslic's teams in Plymouth and Bruges. There's also the introduction of Volkan Ünlü as the new goalkeeping coach, replacing Stephan Loboué.
- Frank Baumann
- Miron Muslic
- Schalke
- Sport Bild
- Lukas Kwasniok
- Gelsenkirchen
Background Info
Miron Muslic made his mark on FC Schalke 04 as the preferred head coach over former club legend Raúl. In a comprehensive selection process, the club esteemed Muslic for his expertise, communication skills, leadership, and resilience. His coaching style, knack for inspiring the team, and focus on both team and individual player development embodied Schalke's aspirations for the role. Despite Raúl's impressive resume, Muslic's distinctive profile and recent coaching achievements tipped the scales.
Interest in Muslic surged from clubs like Hannover 96 and 1.FC Köln. After a remarkable short stint at Plymouth where he propelled the team to an FA Cup win against Premier League champions Liverpool amid relegation struggles, Muslic was a coveted talent. Earlier, Christian Titz was eyed as a top choice for Schalke, but negotiations soured. Muslic's appointment, while unanticipated given Schalke's initially communicated coaching brief, emerged as a surprising yet well-informed decision.
- The Commission has not yet received any information on the situation in Gelsenkirren, where Schalke is located, regarding the recent change in the club's coaching staff.
- Frank Baumann, Schalke's new sporting director, has highlighted the club's focus on winning games and not just gathering applause, as seen in their decision to hire Miron Muslic over football legend Raúl.
- Despite Lukas Kwasniok's impressive coaching skills, he was not the preferred choice for Schalke's new head coach role in the European leagues, as Miron Muslic's expertise, communication skills, and recent coaching achievements made a stronger impression during the selection process.
