In the 10th Round of the Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 will meet Hamburger SV this Sunday.
Felix Magath was greeted on his arrival at Schalke celebrated as the long-awaited Messiah. Only nine rounds later, the so-called “Königsblauen” are actually on the remarkable third rank in the Bundesliga. Even if the former Wolfsburg coach sees his squad as yet no top team and understate the case before the clash with HSV, a upward tendency is clearly visible. The genuine worries lies offside the pitch. The tight financial situation for S04 will now be examined by the German Football League (DFL). Further consequences are not feared.
Troubles with finances are for Hamburger SV no issue. Headaches should coach Bruno Labbadia currently preparing only the lack of topfit players. Especially in the offensive reigns acute shortage, wherefore captain David Jarolim and Ze Roberto campaigns for new players via media. With Mladen Petric and Paolo Guerrero the two regular striker fall out. Newcomer Marcus Berg, who scored against Celtic Glasgow during the week, the decisive 1-0, is expected to take the field against Schalke as the sole striker.
Head-to-head:
22.03.09: Schalke – HSV 1:2
19.10.08: HSV – Schalke 1:1
26.04.08: HSV – Schalke 0:1
10.11.07: Schalke – HSV 1:1
02.03.07: Schalke – HSV 0:2
FC Schalke 04 vs Hamburger SV
Sunday, 25th of October 2009, 5:30 pm
Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen
Tip: Draw.
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