Surprise in the Schalke 04 goal! The Royal Blues are relying on Ralf Fährmann in the away game of the 2nd Bundesliga against Karlsruher SC. It is the 35-year-old’s first appearance this season. In the last few games, veteran Michael Langer was used in the absence of the injured Marius Müller, and Justin Heekeren was in goal against Hertha before the international break.
At the same time it is the debut of new coach Karel Geraerts. The Belgian took over the position as head coach of the Revierklub from Thomas Reis, who was relieved of his duties after the poor start with the relegated Bundesliga team.
“At the beginning, when I came, it was very complicated when you talk about the goalkeeping situation at Schalke. Then I took a step back and said to myself: OK, let’s see in training, everyone starts from scratch,” Geraerts explained his decision-making on Sky-Micro: “And on Monday in training Ralf showed great qualities, so in the end it was logical and an easy decision for me.”
The game kicked off at 1:30 p.m. Both teams have had an interesting record in the past. FC Schalke 04 was unable to win any of the four second division games against Karlsruher SC, while KSC does not have as high a points average against any other current second division team as against Schalke. Karlsruhe’s Fabian Schleusener could make his 150th appearance in the second division two days before his 32nd birthday.
the initial situation
The KSC starting eleven on matchday 9 in the 1-1 draw in Magdeburg was on average 31 years and 92 days old, making them the oldest of the Baden team in the same period. 2nd league. It was also the oldest starting eleven for a second division team in 18 years. Karlsruher SC did not win any of the last ten competitive games at home against FC Schalke 04 and remained goalless in eight of these ten games. The KSC has been winless in five second division games and has only won one of the last eight games in League 2. Nine points after nine games is the KSC’s weakest record in the 2nd division since the 2016/17 season.
The challenges for Schalke
FC Schalke 04 recently lost three second division games in a row – for the first time since March/April 1989. With just four points from the last seven games, Schalke 04 is the weakest second division team since mid-August. With seven points after nine games, FC Schalke 04 is playing its second weakest season in the 2nd league. FC Schalke 04 conceded 20 goals in this second division season, making them the second weakest defense after VfL Osnabrück.
The game promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams hope to improve on their current record. It remains to be seen whether KSC can continue its home series against Schalke or whether the Royal Blues can get a much-needed win under their new coach.
Will Karlsruher SC vs. FC Schalke 04 be broadcast on free TV today?
No, the game cannot be seen on free TV.
2nd League today: Where will KSC against S04 be broadcast on TV & stream?
The game can be followed on Sky and in the Sky live stream.
2nd Bundesliga: Karlsruher SC against FC Schalke 04 in the live ticker SPORT1 track
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Highlights on free TV and in video clips on digital SPORT1 Platforms
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The highlights of the Friday and Saturday games can be seen on match days 1 and 2 on Sunday morning from 9:30 a.m. in “Bundesliga Pur – 2. Bundesliga”, and from the 3rd match day on Sunday morning in front of the STAHLWERK double pass in “Bundesliga Pur – 1st & 2nd Bundesliga” from 8:30 a.m.
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