Schalke 04 under pressure: test game defeat against Wehen Wiesbaden!

Schalke 04 under pressure: test game defeat against Wehen Wiesbaden!

This day you notice the Schalke team that it is serious: the start of sport under coach Miron Muslic started with a training camp in Neustift in Stubaital, Austria. In the picturesque backdrop of the Tyrolean mountain country, intensive training sessions and several test games take place until July 14th. The squad is continuously put through its paces in order to be optimally prepared for the coming season in the 2nd Bundesliga. The colleagues from Derwesten.de today, two test games are on the program at 11 a.m. Wiesbaden and at 3 p.m. against FC St. Gallen.

But the focus is not just on sporting preparation. Those responsible also come up with something for the fans. During the training camp, a traditional blue and white night is held, which takes place free of charge this evening in the Neustift village center and can therefore be visited without registration. The fan department also provides information about the latest news about a WhatsApp channel, which shows that the bond with supporters continues to be a top priority.

First test games as a location determination

The first test game against the third division team Wehen Wiesbaden did not go according to plan for the Schalke. After an exciting duel, they had to give up 2: 3. Peter Remmert scored the goals for Schalke, who in the 71st and 87th minute made for the first two goals after the Wiesbadeners were already in the lead. The course of the game is a valuable lesson for Muslic and his team, because the defensive must be safer in order to survive in the new season. This weakness of the shape has to be eradicated before the league is opened on August 1st with a clash against Hertha BSC, as the Kicker

For this afternoon, the Swiss first division club St. Gallen is going, and a full squad is also expected here. Muslic has decided that all players should play in both test games to collect as many impressions as possible. Loris Karius, who is back in training after a long injury break, will not be used in this game.

A look into the future

The Schalke test program is filled. In addition to today's program, further games on the 19th against Twente Enschede and on the 20th against Rot-Weiß Ahlen will follow before the dress rehearsal against renowned FC Sevilla. As the Official website of FC Schalke 04 , the time span is used until the league start to make the team both tactically and physically fit.

After a mixed second division season, the Schalke have some work ahead of them. The intensive training sessions that take place in a very short time should help to make the mistakes of last season and to do a powerful troops.