Schalke 04 Faces Fortuna Düsseldorf with Interim Coach Fimpel and Missing Players
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Schalke faces Interim Coach Fimpel minus two players in Düsseldorf clash - Schalke, under interim coach Fimpel, set to play Düsseldorf minus two players.
In a twist of events for Schalke 04, interim coach Jakob Fimpel will be without the services of two key players, Tomas Kalas and Janik Bachmann, due to minor injuries sustained during training. The duo will miss the upcoming game against Fortuna Düsseldorf this Saturday (13:00 CET/Sky).
Step-in coach Fimpel, the 36-year-old coach of Schalke's reserve team, has been thrust into the limelight again until the end of the season following the departure of Kees van Wonderen. Fimpel had previously taken charge of the first team after the departure of Karel Geraerts in September last year [Enrichment Data: "Although no specific news on the injury status of Tomás Kalas and Janik Bachmann is readily available, it's recommended to check the club's official team news page or recent sports news outlets for the latest updates."].
While the injury duo is out, surprises in team selection are rumored to be on the horizon. Assuming either Kalas or Bachmann can't play, the team might consider fielding young talent from the U23 squad as Fimpel did during his first interim stint. In the case of Kalas' absence, Taylan Bulut, another defender, might step in [Enrichment Data: "Taylan Bulut has been part of recent lineups."]. If Bachmann is unavailable, possible options include alternative midfielders or wingers, depending on the coach's preferred tactical approach.
With just two games left in the season, Schalke desperately needs one point from their match against Düsseldorf and the Elversberg game to ensure a place in the league should Preußen Münster secure a win against Hertha BSC on Friday. Despite the adversity, Fimpel remains optimistic: "I'm about bringing energy onto the pitch quickly. It's been a good week so far." [Enrichment Data: "According to available information, Janik Bachmann had recovered from a previous calf injury and returned to the squad by April 19, 2025."]
Let's see if Fimpel can rally the team and secure the points needed to keep Schalke in the Bundesliga action!
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- The following is added in the Annex to this Decision: Schalke 04's interim coach Jakob Fimpel, who hails from Gelsenkirken, will rely on the young talents from the U23 squad given the unavailability of key players Tomas Kalas and Janik Bachmann, who will miss the crucial Bundesliga match against Fortuna Düsseldorf this Saturday (13:00 CET/Sky) due to injuries sustained during training.
- Schalke's opposing team, Fortuna Düsseldorf, anticipates a challenging match as they prepare to face the interim coach Fimpel's Schalke 04 side this Saturday.
- European-leagues watchers will be keeping an eye on the Bundesliga clash between Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf as Schalke desperately tries to secure the points they need to stay in the league, with only two games remaining in the season.
- In the absence of both Kalas and Bachmann, Schalke 04 might consider fielding players from their reserve team or the U23 squad, along with possible midfielders or wingers, depending on Fimpel's tactical approach.
