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Schalke 04 loses and has to do without Gantenbein: next shock!
FC Schalke 04 will lose against Karlsruher SC on November 2, 2025. Gantenbein suspended, Porath questionable due to injury.
Schalke 04 loses and has to do without Gantenbein: next shock!
FC Schalke 04 suffered a bitter setback last weekend. In the away game against Karlsruher SC, Schalke lost 2-1. A shock that not only dampened the hope of a win, but also put the team in a tense situation, as Adrian Gantenbein is suspended for the next game due to his fifth yellow card. November 8th, when Schalke will play against SV Elversberg, promises some challenges for the coaches and the team.
The situation surrounding Finn Porath is particularly worrying. The player was forced off the pitch in the closing stages of the game and appeared dazed after a challenge, raising concerns about his fitness. He received treatment in injury time and one can only hope he gets fit again in time. In comparison, there were also other failures: Henning Matriciani and Mika Wallentowitz are available as possible replacements for Gantenbein. Meanwhile, Janik Bachmann was already out of the squad against Karlsruhe due to an injury, and Hasan Kurucay had to miss the game at short notice due to unwellness. The coaching team will take care of the injuries and fitness of the affected players in the coming training week.
The next challenge
The coming days are crucial for Schalke, who have to get back on the road to success as quickly as possible. The upcoming opponent, SV Elversberg, will certainly do everything in their power to further harm Schalke. The fans are hoping for a good hand from the coaching team around Miron Muslic, especially in the selection of substitute players and the tactical orientation.
The team is under a certain amount of pressure; after all, not only the upcoming game is crucial, but also the mood in the team. The injuries and the associated uncertainty in the squad could impact performance. An active reaction is required in order not to lose touch early in the season.
On November 8th, Schalke will be asked to prove themselves and emerge stronger from the defeat. The support of the fans will play an important role in this. Let's stay tuned to see whether Schalke can carry the momentum from the home game against Elversberg and whether the substitutes will step into the breach.