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Berlin (AP) - professional Mark Uth from Bundesliga soccer club FC Schalke 04 has called for quick reinforcements at the bottom of the table with surprisingly clear words.
"Those responsible have to be active on the transfer market," said the 29-year-old on Sky after the 0: 3 (0: 1) at Hertha BSC on Saturday evening.
"We need players who can help us immediately."
The defeat in Berlin was already the 30th winless game of the Revierclub in the league in a row.
With another game without three points - against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim next Saturday - Schalke would set Tasmania Berlin's negative record.
So far, Schalke has brought Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal on loan this winter, the defender may not be used against Hoffenheim at the earliest.
"I'm now looking forward to Seo because he knows the club and can help us," said Uth.
When it comes to newcomers, the offensive player mainly thinks of another striker.
The 19-year-old Matthew Hoppe, who started at the top in Berlin, was totally into it.
"But it's just difficult in the Bundesliga," said Uth.
The new coach Christian Gross also spoke out in favor of bringing in more players - but also recognized the hurdles for the financially troubled club.
"Basically, we need powerful players in the outer positions who are also dangerous for goals," said the Swiss.
«(Sports director) Jochen Schneider is out and about day and night and is challenged.
He tries the impossible because there are certain financial bottlenecks.
I very much hope that we will still be able to sign one or the other player who already has personality and does not have to be trained first. "
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In the “Sportstudio” of the ZDF, Gross emphasized that his relationship with the players is characterized by great respect.
“We're a team, I told everyone in the dressing room that everyone should stand up on the other and that we should support each other.
Mutual accusations are useless. "
Even at the age of 66 he felt “fit and full of energy” to lead Schalke out of trouble.
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