Schalke 04 says goodbye to Elversberg with defeat and whistles

Schalke 04 verliert am Saisonende 1:2 gegen Elversberg. Einzelkritik der Spieler und Saisonverabschiedungen im Fokus.
Schalke 04 loses 1-2 against Elversberg at the end of the season. The focus of the individual criticism of the players and seasonal offices. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Schalke 04 says goodbye to Elversberg with defeat and whistles

Elversberg, Deutschland - FC Schalke 04 ended the 2024/25 season with a disappointing home defeat against SV Elversberg. The fans acknowledged the performance of the Schalke after the final whistle with a loud whistle concert. During the game, the Schalke could not convince and ultimately had to give up 1: 2.

The hosts had difficulties in the first half. After an unspecified goal for Elversberg in the 16th minute, Lukas Petkov scored the lead for the guests in the 20th minute. In the first half, Schalke only had a good opportunity through Kenan Karaman, whose shot went over the goal in the 25th minute. Tobias Mohr also got a chance in the 40th minute, but his shot also went wrong. With a 0: 1 we went into the break.

The second half

Immediately after the restart, Elversberg increased by Maurice Neubauer to 2: 0 (47th minute). Schalke was unable to keep the defensive stable. After several other missed opportunities on both sides, Yassin Ben Balla managed to score the connection goal for 1: 2 in the 85th minute, but this was not enough to take something countable home.

Before the game started,

Schalke made an emotional moment when seven players were adopted. Players like Mehmet Can Aydin and Marcin Kaminski received individually made collages that reminded of their time at Schalke. This was a worthy framework for the end of the season.

individual criticism of the players

The individual criticism, as in the previous season, was clear. Justin Heekeren, who stood in the goal, got a grade 5 after he didn't look good at 0-1 and was also powerless with the second goal. Adrian Gantenbein, the returnee to the starting eleven, was replaced after 58 minutes and also received grade 5. Many players remained behind the expectations.

  • Justin Heekeren: Note 5
  • Adrian Gantenbein: Note 5
  • Marcin Kaminski: Note 5
  • ron Schallenberg: grade 5
  • Taylan Bulut: Note 4.5
  • Derry Murkin: Note 4.5
  • Max Grüger: Note 5
  • Kenan Karaman: Note 5
  • Moussa Sylla: Note 5
  • Tobias Mohr: grade 4.5
  • Mehmet Aydin: Note 5
  • Yassin Ben Balla: Note 2
  • Christopher Antwi-Adjei: grade 3.5
  • Pierre-Michel Lasogga: No grade due to a short season
With this defeat, FC Schalke 04 has to complete the season with mixed feelings. While some players were adopted and new faces were integrated into the squad, the question remains how things will continue next season. A test game against the “Best of Grafschaft” team is planned for June 28, in which the Schalke can reoré.

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OrtElversberg, Deutschland
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