Schalke to Secure Agreement with Coach Muslic Today
FC Schalke 04 Imminently Set to Appoint Miron Muslic as New Coach
Gelsenkirchen - Reports suggest that FC Schalke 04 is on the brink of appointing Miron Muslic as its new head coach, with the deal set to be finalized today. According to Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg, the 42-year-old coach will join the second-division football club from English side Plymouth Argyle, who recently got relegated to the second division. Sources indicate that Muslic has agreed to a contract lasting until 2027.
Background
Originally from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Muslic began his playing and coaching career in Austria. His most notable achievement thus far has been with Cercle Brugge, where he guided the Belgian team into the UEFA Conference League last summer. Despite being relatively unknown in Germany, Muslic is now expected to stabilize Schalke and guide them back to the Bundesliga within the medium term.
Schalke's Turbulent Coaching History
Schalke 04 parted ways with Domenico Tedesco in spring 2019 after finishing as runners-up in 2018. Since then, the club has had no fewer than 12 different coaches, with three of them serving as interim coaches on multiple occasions. The last coach to remain at Schalke for at least two years was Mirko Slomka, who managed the team from January 2006 to April 2008. The question remains whether Muslic will bring the desired continuity to Schalke's coaching position.
Uproar from Plymouth Argyle
Before the appointment was officially announced, Plymouth Argyle issued a statement expressing their displeasure about Muslic's discussions with a "club from the 2nd Bundesliga." The club lamented leaving him after only four months into a long-term commitment, stating, "After only four months of this long-term commitment, he is leaving Argyle."
Challenging Road Ahead for Muslic
Schalke 04 faces a daunting task in regaining Bundesliga prominence. Muslic must address this challenge by strengthening the squad, innovating tactically, and maintaining a high level of team morale throughout the season. The success of his tenure remains uncertain, as specific details about his coaching background are not widely available. However, his arrival at Schalke represents a fresh start, and his impact on the club's future will undoubtedly be closely monitored.
Miron Muslic, set to join FC Schalke 04 from Plymouth Argyle, may aim to utilize his experience in Belgian leagues to guide Schalke back to the Bundesliga, potentially drawing from strategies used in European football leagues. As he prepares to navigate Schalke's challenging road ahead, Muslic's focus on strengthening the squad, employing tactical innovation, and fostering team morale will be crucial to his tenure's success.
