Bochum was still a children’s birthday party…
After the first win of the season (3-1 against VfL), Schalke coach Frank Kramer (50) has to pass his derby baptism of fire on Saturday in Dortmund (3:30 p.m. / Sky).
“A special game that we’re really looking forward to,” says Kramer, “we want to be brave and rock something!” Would be super important for the newcomer and him too…
1. Ruhrpott-Derby: Now it shows whether Kramer really can Schalke!
► With a sensation in “enemy country”, the controversial successor to the rise hero Mike Büskens (54) can win a lot: in addition to three big points (or one point) for the rescue, especially extra credit from fans and bosses.
► But the height of fall in the derby is also extreme. A bankruptcy or even a gossip against the arch-rival would fuel the Kramer discussion again.
Striking: The top floor repeatedly signals that the long World Cup break (from mid-November 14) would give all options to react if necessary. If in doubt, also with a change of coach…
Finally BVB – Schalke again! The last 98 derbies were so awesome!
11.09.2022
How decisive the derby is for the Schalke soul, especially the Pott newcomers should experience on Friday at the final training session (3.30 p.m.), which is now open to the public. Many fans want to swear their royal blues to the “ticks”.
Sports director Rouven Schröder (46): “We worked hard for a year to play this derby again.”
The most emotional reason why Kramer absolutely has to prevent relegation!