Has touched me: Rouven Schröder praises fans of FC Schalke 04

The short -term height flight of FC Schalke 04 was ended by the clear defeat against Werder Bremen. The S04 fans celebrated their players in the promotion race despite the bitter bankruptcy. Büskenss director Rouven Schröder expressly praised the reaction of followers before the coming game against SV Sandhausen.

"This community touched me. After such a game to stand behind us - that is what makes the club," said Schröder at the press conference on Thursday. This cohesion will "be there" in Sandhausen (Friday, 6:30 p.m.).

Before the 1: 4 defeat against Werder Bremen, FC Schalke, under the direction of interim coach Mike Büsken's, celebrated five victories in a row and thus pushed himself onto a direct promotion zone in the 2nd Bundesliga. Three game days before the end of the season are the narrow second. The belief in Bundesliga return has long been back.

"We have nothing against euphoria," said Schröder: "Nice that there is this positive thinking about the club again. We have to steer it on the right track. We are not crazy after the five victories. The focus Is up to tomorrow. "

Schalke coach Büskens hopes for "unique moments"

Büskens knows how much of the Schalkers would mean ascent. "We already said the boys in the season: boys, if we should go up, then you will experience things that you have not yet experienced in your life. These are unique moments," said the 54-year-old.

Büskens can again plan against SV Sandhausen with offensive player Marvin Pieringer and defender Thomas Ouwejan. Both trained with the ball during the week that Büskens are "good things". The use of defensive player Malick Thiaw, on the other hand, is on the brink.

SV Sandhausen has been unbeaten for four games and is 14. Shortly before relegation.