Schalke in crisis: Van Wonderen and Manga before the cellar blast!

Schalke in crisis: Van Wonderen and Manga before the cellar blast!

Drama at Schalke! As the situation escalates...

After the sudden departure of coach Karel Geraerts and sports director Marc Wilmots, things went uphill for Ben Manga - from squad designer to undisputed boss in the performance life center! But the scepter is shaking a lot because new coach Kees van Wonderen's debut ended with a painful 1-0 defeat against Hannover. The disastrous result of just eight points from nine games has caused pure frustration among fans and has catapulted Manga into the crossfire of criticism!

The cellar blast against Fürth – a must!

Now it's time for Van Wonderen to put everything on one card: the match-deciding fight against Fürth is coming up. If he doesn't manage to win, Manga's reputation as an eyewitness to the trainer's election could also suffer greatly! A comment from club legend Huub Stevens leaves no one unmoved: “I don’t think much of Ben Manga.” With captain Kenan Karaman suspended, the team still has to deliver. "We have to improve the balance between defense and offense as quickly as possible," explains Van Wonderen decisively, but he is realistic: "I'm not stupid, I'm a realist. Development takes time."

Time is running out!

But the urgently needed victories are needed! After the encounter with Fürth, there are also important games coming up: cup fight in Augsburg and league duel against Regensburg. The pressure is increasing massively! While the traditional club is on the brink of the third division, the question arises: Does Schalke really need a first-class manager instead of another board member from Manga's grace? With a successful series, Manga could emerge from this crisis stronger. At Schalke the wind can change quickly, and quite violently!