Schubert, Ulreich, Flekken, Steffen or Kobel: Schalke is looking for the new number one

2020-06-04T23:52:11.197Z

The discussion about the goalkeeper is on Schalke. Is Markus Schubert number one? What about Sven Ulreich, Zack Steffen and other names? An overview.

Schalke * sparked a discussion about the goalkeeper.
Because Markus Schubert recently failed, there are many indications of a new number one in Gelsenkirchen.
Not only Sven Ulreich from FC Bayern is considered a candidate.

Gelsenkirchen - The plan was actually clear. Markus Schubert (21) should be number one on Schalke . Because the summer change from Alexander Nübel (23) to FC Bayern caused a lot of fuss among the fans, coach David Wagner (48) made the Under-21 goalkeeper regular goalkeeper this season.

society	FC Schalke 04
Trainer	David Wagner
Stadion	Veltins Arena
Board	Alexander Jobst (Marketing / Communication), Peter Peters (Finance), Jochen Schneider (Sport)

So much for the theory. In practice, however, it turned out: Schalke has a goalkeeper problem. Nübel will soon be gone * and Schubert is obviously not (yet) ready for the big stage in the Bundesliga.

"In the last few games, Schubert was unable to help the team and provide the security we hoped for and expected," criticized coach Wagner * explaining his role backwards from Schubert to Nübel before the home game against Werder Bremen (0: 1) * - and thus represented Schubert as the scapegoat of the crisis.

Therefore, everything now suggests that Schalke is looking for a new number one for the new season - and not as originally intended with Schubert , Ralf Fährmann and Michael Langer as a goalkeeper trio. Which candidates are being traded?

Sven Ulreich (FC Bayern)

The transfer of Nübel could the loser in the 31-year-old FC Bayern make. He has already ruled out the fact that Sven Ulreich is doing number three with the record champions. "I will try to find a new club," Ulreich is quoted by Sport1 : "If nothing suitable arises, it is possible that I will fulfill my contract in Munich."

Since then, there has been a lot of speculation about a change in the Bundesliga - including Schalke 04 . What speaks for family man Ulreich (with Bavaria until 2021 under contract, market value 3.5 million euros): He is a team player. No one who worries. And as a goalkeeper, he brings a more than rock-solid complete package: good football, strong on the line, exudes calm and has experience - even if he is still without a minute of action this season.

Sven Ulreich from FC Bayern.

An advantage that Schalke's sports director Jochen Schneider knows the keeper from times spent at VfB Stuttgart ? According to WA information , Ulreich has not yet made a decision about his future .

Verdict: Ulreich would be a good solution for Schalke as number one. Schubert could be borrowed in time and gain practice as well as experience.

Zack Steffen (Fortuna Düsseldorf / Manchester City)

The 25-year-old American has been associated with Schalke for some time. Zack Steffen is currently on loan from Manchester City to Fortuna Düsseldorf .

He played well, but has been out of action since the beginning of the second half due to patellar tendon problems and an internal ligament injury . For Schalke it could speak that Steffen (market value around 6 million euros) at ManCity will hardly prevail against regular goalkeeper Ederson.

Zack Steffen is currently on loan from Manchester City to Fortuna Düsseldorf.

However, his royal knee problems could put the Royal Blues off before a transfer.

Verdict: Steffen is certainly a good option, but should not be at the top of the Schalke goalkeeper list.

Mark Flekken (SC Freiburg)

The substitute goalkeeper of the Breisgauer should also enjoy a high reputation among the Schalke players . The 26-year-old Dutchman is still under contract in Freiburg until 2022; Mark Flekken's market value is estimated at around 950,000 euros.

In the long run, he will probably not be satisfied with a seat on the bench behind Alexander Schwolow in Freiburg .

Mark Flekken from SC Freiburg.

Verdict: With the exception of a few missions for the SCF, Flekken lacks top-level practice. There would also be some risk associated with his obligation.

Gregor Kobel (VfB Stuttgart / Hoffenheim)

The 22-year-old is currently on loan from 1899 Hoffenheim to the second division club VfB Stuttgart . In Kraichgau (contract until 2021), he probably has no chance in the battle for number one against Oliver Baumann.

Gregor Kobel is currently loaned to VfB Stuttgart from 1899 Hoffenheim.

The situation is different for the Swabians: Should VfB make the climb, a fixed transfer from Kobel (transfer fee around five million euros) would probably also be possible. If not, Kobel might prefer a Bundesliga club.

Source: merkur

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