FC Schalke 04 has started preparation for the new season with a public training session in front of 3,700 fans. Coach Miron Muslic anticipates an 'XXL challenge' as the Bundesliga presents a different challenge.

What awaits the Schalke team?

The Schalke team is currently leading the 2. Bundesliga with 70 points and 21 wins from 34 games. They have a good starting position for the new season, but Muslic emphasizes that the Bundesliga will demand more.

Squad planning: What about Dzeko?

The Schalke team has already signed two new players, Junior Adamu and Satoshi Tanaka. Muslic praises the new players and emphasizes that their profiles fit perfectly into the team's playing style. However, Edin Dzeko, the Bosnian striker, was absent from the training session and his future remains unclear.

Captain Karman hopes for more signings

Captain Kenan Karaman hopes for more reinforcements for the Schalke team. He emphasizes that the team already has some good players, but that they will strengthen their squad. The Schalke team has its first competitive game on August 24 in the first round of the DFB-Pokal against Hallescher FC.