Schalke 04, coached by Karel Geraerts, will face 1. FC Köln. © TIm Rehbein/RHR-Foto; Collage: RUHR24
FC Schalke 04 can probably count on two returnees against 1. FC Köln. This also means two changes in the lineup.
Gelsenkirchen – FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Köln are meeting for the first time in the second division. Both teams have four points on their account before the fourth matchday. But S04 sees itself as an underdog in the duel on Sunday (September 1st, 1:30 p.m.).
Schalke line-up against Cologne: Geraerts hints at two starting eleven changes
“Cologne’s goal is to be promoted to the Bundesliga. This makes them the clear favorites,” said coach Karel Geraerts on Friday (30 August) at the press conference before the match between FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Cologne (live ticker).
But there is good news for S04 for the match against the cathedral city team. The Royal Blues can probably count on two returnees in the starting eleven. In addition to Ron Schallenberg, who was recently suspended, Adrian Gantenbein is also likely to return to the starting lineup.
Schalke 04 against Cologne: Lineup with Adrian Gantenbein, Ron Schallenberg and Paul Seguin
“I have a positive feeling about Seguin and Gantenbein,” said Karel Geraerts on Friday. Paul Seguin had to take it easy during the week, and Adrian Gantenbein missed the game in Magdeburg due to a thigh injury.
Adrian Gantenbein is likely to be in the lineup for Mehmet Aydin. According to RUHR24 information, Ron Schallenberg sees coach Karel Geraerts more in central defense, so that he can replace Felipe Sánchez. The coach hopes that this will provide more stability and security in defense.
This is what Schalke’s line-up against Cologne could look like. © RUHR24
Schalke line-up against Cologne: RUHR24’s starting eleven tip
Otherwise, there are no signs of any changes at FC Schalke 04. RUHR24 is therefore predicting the following line-up for the Royal Blues against Cologne:
Heekeren – Gantenbein, Cisse, Schallenberg, Murkin – Bachmann, Seguin – Hamache, Karaman, Mohr – Sylla