Schalke's Clash with Düsseldorf: Fimpel Juggles Injuries and Youth
Schalke takes the field under interim coach Fimpel, minus two players, in Düsseldorf outing - Schalke faces Düsseldorf under temporary coach Fimpel, minus two players
Get ready for some changes as Schalke 04's interim coach, Jakob Fimpel, faces Fortuna Düsseldorf without the services of Tomas Kalas, Janik Bachmann, and possibly more due to injuries. While Tomas and Janik picked up knocks in training, Tobias Mohr is under the weather and Paul Seguin is nursing a foot injury sustained during the match against SC Paderborn 07.
Fimpel, who has been at the helm twice before, is no stranger to this role. He's stepping up to the plate once again after Kees van Wonderen's dismissal, and will be in charge until the season's end. The 36-year-old coach of Schalke's reserve team took control of the professionals following the dismissal of Karel Geraerts last September.
The team is in dire need of a boost, and Fimpel is confident they can bring the energy needed to secure a win. Commenting on their preparations, he stated, "We've had a productive week so far. It's all about quickly bringing energy onto the pitch."
With survival on the line, Fimpel might resort to some unexpected choices. "I'll go with my gut feeling," he said, hinting at the possibility of relying on young players from the U23 team once more, as he did during his previous tenure as interim coach.
Let the game commence! Schalke needs to "go all in" and secure the victory to keep their survival hopes alive. With Preußen Münster facing Hertha BSC on Friday, every point matters. Stay tuned for an exhilarating battle between Schalke and Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday.
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[1] Source: Schalke 04 Official Website[2] Source: German Football League (DFL) Injury List[3] Source: Transfermarkt.com (Player Profiles)[4] Source: Bundesliga.com Match Reports[5] Source: Sport Bild (Football News and Reports)
- The following is added in the Annex to this Decision: In the context of the Bundesliga match between Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, it is noted that the interim coach of Schalke, Jakob Fimpel, will face Fortuna Düsseldorf without the services of Tomas Kalas, Janik Bachmann, and possibly more due to injuries, with Tobias Mohr also under the weather and Paul Seguin nursing a foot injury.
- Additionally, it is mentioned that Fimpel is no stranger to being the interim coach, previously taking control of Schalke's professionals following the dismissal of Karel Geraerts last September.
- Furthermore, Schalke's clash with Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday is crucial for Schalke's survival, with Fimpel hinting at the possibility of relying on young players from the U23 team, as he did during his previous tenure as interim coach.
- Lastly, this particular match between Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf is anticipated to be a thrilling battle, with Schalke needing to "go all in" to secure the victory to keep their survival hopes alive, as Preußen Münster faces Hertha BSC on Friday, so every point matters significantly.
