Overview

• Funke Sport reports that Franz Schiemer, 39, will observe, analyze, and at times act as a coach for the coach in his advisory role.
• Schiemer has already assisted Schalke’s staff during the training week before the 2. Bundesliga match at 1. FC Magdeburg.
• Muslic has described Schiemer as a mentor and friend who gave him the tools to implement his preferred style of play.
• The pair previously worked together at SV Ried, where Schiemer helped Muslic take an early step into coaching.
• Schiemer joins a backroom team that already includes co-trainers Adin Osmanbasic and Eddie Lattimore, as Schalke’s recent player business centers on the late addition of 18-year-old defender Dylan Leonard.