FC Schalke 04 is in a relegation battle. Relegation could have devastating consequences. We talk about this in the fußball inside podcast.

Peace and quiet at FC Schalke 04? That remains a pipe dream. The 2:5 defeat at Hertha BSC has once again raised many questions and dragged the Royal Blues back into the relegation battle in the 2nd Bundesliga. And this will not only be decisive for the club in sporting terms. The recently presented figures and forecasts make it clear that relegation to the 3rd division would “threaten the existence” of the club

Schalke are currently in 14th place – just two points ahead of the relegation places and three ahead of the first direct relegation spot. Is Karel Geraerts still the right coach for Schalke? What will happen if Schalke really are relegated? And what gives hope for the final spurt? Presenter Timo Düngen talks about this in the new episode of the fußball inside podcast with Schalke reporter Andreas Ernst and head of news Martin Herms. There is also a brief overview of the current situation at the other clubs in the region during the international break.

“fußball inside” is a podcast by FUNKE Sport, WAZ and the local radio stations in the Ruhr region. Week after week, our experts discuss the situation at the major Ruhr clubs Borussia Dortmund, VfL Bochum, Schalke 04, MSV Duisburg and Rot-Weiss Essen. Informative, entertaining – and always up to date. There is a new episode every Thursday