FC Schalke’s injury list is still long ahead of the match against Preußen Münster. At least two players are available again.

FC Schalke wants to consolidate its excellent position at Preußen Münster on Saturday (1:30 p.m.). S04 already has a four-point lead over third place.

Ahead of the top match against leaders SC Paderborn in a week’s time, coach Miron Muslic’s team could send another signal. Because one thing is clear: Schalke will have to travel to Münster with a significantly depleted squad.

Nine players will be unavailable, but the coach is not complaining ahead of Saturday’s 90 minutes. At least Jannik Bachmann and Christopher Antwi-Adjei are ready to return to the squad after their injuries. Nikola Catic and Mertcan Ayhan are back from international duty and ready to play, as Muslic said: “They both arrived back on Wednesday afternoon and were able to train fully on Thursday. They are fit and back in Schalke mode.”

Looking at the opponents, it is noticeable that Münster got off to a good start to the season but have only won two of their last eight games. However, they are always difficult to beat at home, losing only one of their six home games so far.

Muslic on the opponents: “Münster’s coach has a clear plan and sticks to it, regardless of the opponent and whether they are at home or away. Preußen emphasizes possession, dominance, passing, and has quality in attack. If we can bring Schalke’s structure to the pitch, we have every chance of gaining an advantage from the way Münster plays. I don’t think they will change their style.”

This is how FC Schalke could line up against Preußen Münster

Karius – Ayhan, Katic, Kurucay – Gantenbein, Grüger, Schallenberg, Porath – El-Faouzi, Karaman – Sylla

Missing: T. Becker (torn ligament), V. Becker (5th yellow card), Gomis (thigh injury), Heekeren (thigh injury), E. Höjlund (foot injury), Kalas (knee injury), Lasme (calf injury), Remmert (thigh injury), Younes (muscle tear)