Overview

• Schalke confirmed a rupture of the medial ligament in Becker’s right knee and said he will be sidelined for several weeks.
• The injury occurred in the opening minutes against Greuther Fürth when teammate Ron Schallenberg unintentionally fell on his knee.
• Becker limped off in visible pain and watched the rest of the match from the bench.
• The decision for non-surgical treatment was made in consultation with the club’s medical staff.
• A summer returnee from Holstein Kiel, Becker had been key to Schalke’s defensive uptick alongside Nikola Katic and Hasan Kurucay, with only four goals conceded in seven league games.