Schalke embarrassed themselves in the 2-1 defeat to SV Elversberg – a low point in the history of the Gelsenkirchen club. The unsparing S04 analysis.

The 2-1 defeat against Elversberg was a low blow for FC Schalke 04 – and possibly more than just a normal defeat. In sporting terms, the long-standing European Cup participants allowed themselves to be outplayed in phases by the promoted team from Saarland and made a real fool of themselves. Schalke remain a relegation candidate under new coach Karel Geraerts.

There were loud whistles from the disappointed fans after the final whistle for the disastrous performance, while players and coaches were highly self-critical. But how did it get this far?

And who is to blame for the misery? In our video format “19:04 – der Schalke-Talk”, our reporters Robin Haack and Andreas Ernst discuss the game in Elversberg with Matthias Heselmann and name the reasons for the Royal Blues’ increasingly dramatic fall from grace.

Schalke goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann injured while warming up Our Schalke experts take a sweeping blow after the debacle. They also criticize a player who did not play on Friday evening: Ralf Fährmann

The goalkeeper had to withdraw after the warm-up and was ruled out. It was the Schalke veteran’s fourth muscle injury in six months. “Schalke needs a reliable, healthy number one. Ralf Fährmann is no longer that. The player Schalke misses most at the moment is therefore Marius Müller,” emphasizes S04 reporter Andreas Ernst. Have fun listening in! You can also find the Schalke talk here on our YouTube channel