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Cissé's last chance at Schalke: TrainerMuslic is betting on the fighter
Ibrahima Cissé is given one last chance in Schalke 04's professional squad under coach Miron Muslic, despite his health challenges.
Cissé's last chance at Schalke: TrainerMuslic is betting on the fighter
The headlines have been about FC Schalke 04 for a while now - and especially because of the fate of central defender Ibrahima Cissé. The 24-year-old is facing a crucial phase in his career in the first team because, despite all the challenges, new head coach Miron Muslic shows great trust in him. As the WAZ Reportedly, Cissé is one of the last hopes in a severely weakened Schalke defense.
In recent years, Cissé has struggled not only with injuries, but also with a criticized attitude and his diabetes. This diagnosis does not make his sporting career any easier. However, Muslic emphasized that Cissé remains part of the professional squad and can now prove himself. “The coming weeks are crucial for Cissé’s future in the professional team,” Muslic recently said. There is definitely a bit of time pressure, as the defender's contract expires in the summer of 2026.
Return and challenges
After a disappointing 2024/25 season, in which Cissé only played four competitive games and was assigned to the U23, he is back in the professional squad. Loud Ruhr24 He started running around the training ground on June 26, 2025 to get fit again. Although he missed the preparation with the Malian national team due to a late call-up, Cissé is now determined to maintain his place in the team.
The personnel situation in defense also forces Muslic to rely on Cissé. Tomas Kalas is injured and Nikola Katic's transfer is still pending. Muslic's positive attitude towards Cissé, despite the challenging diagnosis of diabetes, gives hope that the defender will show the necessary grit. Diabetes can be a significant challenge in competitive sports, but Cissé is under the care of a diabetologist to be able to cope with the demands of high-performance sports.
A role model for others
Especially in the context of diabetes, there are certainly role models in sports, such as Timur Oruz, who lives with type 1 diabetes and is still successful in hockey. The story of Oruz shows that it is possible to live with such a challenge and celebrate sporting success. He has emphasized the importance of diabetes education in the sports world and would like to see more support for athletes battling the disease. This perspective may also be important for Cissé, as his attitude towards his diagnosis could be crucial for his sporting career.
The next few weeks will be more than crucial for Ibrahima Cissé. All eyes are on him as he tries to prove himself in FC Schalke 04's professional squad. If he makes a breakthrough, he could not only save his career, but also become a role model for many other athletes who are struggling with similar challenges.