Training camp in Mittersill: Schalke’s task mountain in Austria | Sports
It’s just under four weeks until the Bundesliga kick-off in Cologne (7 August). But the crucial phase of preparation for the Royal Blues only started today in the training camp in Mittersill (July 11th to 17th).
With a lot of work…
Sell players, find captains, integrate new ones – Schalke’s mountain of tasks in Austria!
► In order to thin out the XXL squad (34 players), at least five professionals still have to go. On the sales list: the big earners Ozan Kabak (22) and Amine Harit (25/each 10 million euros per year) as well as the loan returnees Can Bozdogan (21/4.3 million euros) and Rabbi Matondo (21/4 million . Euro). . euros), whose move to Glasgow Rangers may be received today. There are also interested parties for Malick Thiaw (20/6 million euros).
► Head coach Frank Kramer (50) will appoint the captain and team council in Mittersill. It is conceivable that Danny Latza (34) will keep the bandage.
► Ten newcomers have to be integrated as quickly as possible and formed into a team. The Pott-Klub wins a league opening game for the first time since 2017…
► In the next few days, agreement should also be reached with the future main sponsor and Vivawest successor. The negotiations are nearing completion.
► Rehearse system change. According to BILD-Info, coach Kramer mainly relies on the formations 4-3-3 and 4-2-2-2 for the “mission to stay up”.
Schalke on the way to Ösi-Land – with a mountain of challenges in their luggage!