Ahead of the last match in the Bundesliga, FC Schalke’s goalkeeper position was newly filled. Coach Thomas Reis expects professionalism from all involved.

Coach Thomas Reis of Bundesliga football team Schalke 04 does not expect any profound problems due to the recent change at the goalkeeper position against 1. FC Köln (0:0). The coach had put his trust in long-time number one Ralf Fährmann instead of Alexander Schwolow.

“I made a decision and discussed it with Alex. He took it professionally and will contribute just as Ralle did before,” Reis said on Thursday, adding: “They support each other and you need that support in the team as well.”

Fährmann reunion with former coach

Coach Daniel Farke of upcoming opponents Borussia Mönchengladbach also had plenty of praise for Fährmann, both still knowing each other from their time together at Norwich City in the 2019/20 season. “It’s not good news when Ralf is in goal. He is a really good goalkeeper who can still deliver at Premier League level,” Farke said. However, Fährmann had lost the competition with Tim Krul at Norwich and only played one league game.

Meanwhile, S04 coach Reis expects his team to have quite a difficult task at former champions Gladbach on Saturday (6.30pm/Sky): “Gladbach is an outstanding team in terms of football. If you let them play. There’s a big task ahead of us, but we’ll work Gladbach to not let them get into the game. “

Rice is fond of Colombian newcomer Eder Balanta, who has been loaned from FC Brugge until the end of the season. “Balanta makes a very good impression. He is present, robust and calm on the ball. He lacks a bit of match practice, but that’s the same for other players,” emphasised the football coach.