Before the relegation duel with Hertha BSC, Schalke’s coach Thomas Reis urged his team to be clever despite all the required commitment and toughness. “We have to be tough, but still aware and minimize the risk as much as possible in many situations,” said the 49-year-old.
Berlin’s leading player Kevin-Prince Boateng even spoke of a dismissal before the game this Friday (8:30 p.m. / DAZN). “We’re in a relegation battle, we’re not here to play well or to take our foot off. If that’s close to the red card, then so be it. We’re here to fight,” said the 36-year-old former Schalke player said.
“I think it’s good to have a player like that as an opposing coach,” said Reis. “Kevin-Prince Boateng is already known for being robust, for being able to lead a team.” However, Reis also said: “Nonetheless, it would be fatal if we risked a red card.” (dpa)