Overview

• Funke Sport reports that 39-year-old Franz Schiemer, a longtime associate of Miron Muslic, has joined Schalke as an external advisor to the coaching staff.
• Muslic has previously described Schiemer as a mentor and friend who helped shape his high-intensity football approach during their time together at SV Ried.
• Schiemer has already been involved on the training ground this week, with duties described as observing, analyzing and serving as a “coach for the coach.”
• Schalke’s staff is putting extra emphasis on improving chance creation and finishing after six goals in six competitive matches to start the season.
• Set-piece roles are part of the short-term adjustments, with 20-year-old left-back Vitalie Becker among those entrusted with dead-ball duties.