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FC Schalke 04 Kick Off Second Division Season with Victory Under New Coach Miron Muslic
In a thrilling start to their second division campaign, FC Schalke 04 secured a 2:1 win against Hertha BSC, showcasing the impact of their new coach Miron Muslic.
The team's hosts, Sinan Sat, Matthias Heselmann, Andreas Ernst, and Robin Haack, discussed the match on the post-game video talk "19:04 - Inside Schalke," available on YouTube, Spotify, the show's website, and all major podcast platforms.
Muslic's football style prioritizes physical commitment and intensity, as seen in video footage of training sessions featuring dynamic warm-ups, rondos, and small-sided games designed to enhance fitness, quick transitions, and pressing. This approach was evident in the match, with Schalke displaying collective good pressing and energetic, determined performances.
Soufiane El-Faouzi, a new signing, was particularly active on the pitch in the first half, running tirelessly to support the team's efforts. The Berlin defenders appeared surprised by Schalke's surprise football, struggling to keep up with the team's high energy and pressing.
Robin Haack explained on the video talk that Muslic's goal is to make Schalke the fittest team in the league in terms of physicality and running readiness. The new coach's influence was evident in the team's performance, with Schalke dominating the first half and scoring two early goals.
Despite some doubts about whether the team could maintain such an intense game for 90 minutes, Muslic's substitutions were used to sustain or increase intensity, bringing fresh players on to maintain the team's physical and attacking edge.
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Miron Muslic's impact at Schalke 04 centers on establishing a more solid and organized defense combined with high physicality and intensity in training and match play. He has focused on implementing a clear style of play emphasizing defensive solidity and improving attacking patterns through intense preparation and training sessions. His team showed defensive improvements by not conceding goals in several pre-season games and demonstrated energetic, determined performances in early competitive matches.
In conclusion, FC Schalke 04's victory against Hertha BSC marks a promising start to the season under Miron Muslic's guidance. The team's high energy, physicality, and determination, combined with Muslic's strategic decisions, have revitalized Schalke with a collective effort centered on physicality, quick pressing, defensive organization, and sustained attacking intensity.
[1] Pre-season game against VfL Bochum [2] Pre-season game against Eintracht Frankfurt [3] Video talk "19:04 - Inside Schalke" discussing Miron Muslic's football [4] Match against Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga
The victory against Hertha BSC, the first game of the second division season for FC Schalke 04, underlines the influence of Miron Muslic's intensive and physical football style. As Muslic aims to make Schalke the most physically fit team in European-leagues, the Premier-League could potentially witness an energetic challenge from the revitalized squad.
Showcasing their collective good pressing and determined performances, Soufiane El-Faouzi's tireless efforts in the midfield during the match against Hertha BSC are testament to the squad's new football approach, which integrates dynamic warm-ups, rondos, and small-sided games – elements emphasized in Muslic's training sessions.
