Schalke 04 Before the coaching decision: Kwasniok or Titz in the race!

Schalke 04 Before the coaching decision: Kwasniok or Titz in the race!

FC Schalke 04 is faced with a decisive phase in the coaching question. On May 27, 2025, the search for a new coach is in full swing. According to derwesten.de , the decision about the new trainer will be expected in the coming two weeks. The main candidates include Christian Titz from 1. FC Magdeburg and Lukas Kwasniok from SC Paderborn.

Especially Lukas Kwasniok has started talking in the past few days. Frank Baumann, the new sports boss at Schalke, sees the desired candidate in Kwasniok. But the competition doesn't sleep. The 1. FC Köln also has a strong interest in Kwasniok, such as Ruhr24.de reported. On May 23, 2025, a four -hour conversation between Cologne responsible and Kwasniok took place, which was positive, but ended without concrete commitments.

The change of coach and its implications

The dynamics on the trainer market could face Schalke with a challenge. In addition to the 1. FC Köln, clubs such as Hannover 96, VfL Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen also compete for the best coaches. There is a risk that Schalke may not be able to oblige any of the two main candidates - Kwasniok or Titz - which would also complicate the search for a new trainer.

Kwasniok is a sought -after man after he had barely missed the relegation place at SC Paderborn. He is forecast an attractive coaching career, not least because he emphasized that he wants to take a break to wait for an attractive offer. In the meantime, it is essential for Schalke to make a decision quickly so that preparations for the new season can begin.

context of the Bundesliga season

In the background, the Bundesliga is preparing for a new season, which begins on August 23 with the opening game Bayer Leverkusen against Borussia Mönchengladbach. This scenario calls on the clubs to set their course early in order to be successful. The pressure on coaches like Ole Werner von Werder Bremen and Alexander Blessin from FC St. Pauli can already be felt, such as 90min.de . A bad start of the season could accelerate the search for a new trainer.

The challenges for Schalke are therefore complex. While the search for a new coach is priority, the need for a squad reduction in coordination with the new coach is also of great importance. Frank Baumann relies on a long -term solution. It would be ideal to present the new trainer shortly after taking office on June 1st.