The Schalke fans want to quickly put the Freiburg defeat behind them. In the relegation battle, they are also relying on the remarkable support of their fans. However, the remaining program is a tough one.

The applause of the fans impressed Danny Latza. Once again. “The support has been insane throughout the season,” the FC Schalke 04 captain said of the support after the 0:4 (0:2) defeat at SC Freiburg. The beating on the pitch was followed by encouragement from the stands.

The Königsblauen want to remain steadfast in the relegation battle in the Bundesliga. With five match days to go, they are still second to last in the table – and the supporters are a glimmer of hope. Against Werder Bremen next Saturday, Latza and his team want to “deliver another game like the one against Hertha.” And not one like the one in Freiburg.

For the first time in more than half a year, the Schalkers could have climbed to 15th place on Sunday. In the end, they were still well served with the 0:4 at the Champions League contender from Breisgau. However, the 33-year-old Latza did not want to speak of a “knockout blow”, only a “slight hit” had been conceded.

So far, the second half of the season has been “quite good,” the midfielder emphasized, referring to the 15 points that the Schalke team has earned in the past twelve games. He added that the team would now have to quickly move on from the setback in Freiburg.

“Wipe your mouth” was also the instruction from Schalke coach Thomas Reis to his players. In the 5:2 against Hertha BSC a week earlier, the Gelsenkircheners had, in his opinion, still won duels, which were now just lost in Freiburg. More determination is needed in the remaining games. After all, the remaining schedule is a tough one. After Bremen, Mainz, FC Bayern, Leipzig and Frankfurt are still waiting – all teams that still have big goals. Be it the championship, the Champions League or participation in a European competition in general.

There will be a “full house” again against Werder, said Latza: “I don’t know where we would be without the fans behind us.” The fact that they don’t split up is possibly the biggest trump card for the Schalkers in the fight against relegation again.