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Early Surge Under Muslic Lifts Schalke to Second With League-Best Defense

The Bosnian-born coach credits a 'values compass' shaped by hardship for a measured rebuild focused on humility.

Da lacht nicht nur die Sponsorensonne im Hintergrund – auch Spieler Nikola Katic erfreut die Schalker Fans
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In BamS spricht Miron Muslic über seine Vergangenheit, Demut und den FC Schalke.

Overview

  • Schalke have taken 18 points from eight matches to sit second behind Elversberg, conceding just five goals for a joint-best defensive record with Paderborn.
  • Muslic frames the turnaround around humility and basics, describing the table as a consequence of work rather than a target.
  • The team advanced in the DFB-Pokal with a 1-0 extra-time win over Lok Leipzig to reach the second round.
  • Sporting leadership and culture were reset with Frank Baumann and Youri Mulder, who built a squad sharing responsibility through figures like Nikola Katic, Timo Becker and captain Kenan Karaman.
  • Muslic has deepened ties with supporters by becoming a club member and engaging with fans, while Sport Bild reports his contract includes an exit clause.