Gosens speaks up as Karaman pushes for Schalke start

After Schalke’s 0-0 draw against Bayern München, the FC Schalke 04 turn to their trip to Union Berlin and, according to kicker, the key questions for the matchday squad are about the starting XI and the role Robin Gosens had on Wednesday.

Big game in Berlin

As kicker reports, Toni Lieto focuses on whether Kenan Karaman will be in the starting lineup or if the manager will tweak the plan before kickoff.

Decisions shaping the XI

The same preview also highlights that Gosens “ergriffen das Wort”, taking an active part ahead of the game. With that context, the immediate job for Schalke is to settle roles and define the approach after the result that kept Bayern at bay.

Going into the Union matchup, kicker’s line is that the final call on Karaman’s starting role—and how much Gosens influences Schalke’s tempo—will determine how the team starts the match. The official XI will be the last piece of the puzzle.