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Gelsenkirchen (dpa) - After the aggression of so-called fans on the night of relegation, Schalke sports director Peter Knäbel understands players who do not want to compete again for the Gelsenkirchen team this season.
"If someone no longer wants to play the remaining four games for Schalke, I can live with this position," quoted the "Bild" (Friday) Knäbel.
One-on-one interviews would be held with each player.
People are asked "what has got stuck" and help is offered.
Schalke does not have to play this weekend, as opponents Hertha BSC are in team quarantine due to corona cases.
The relegation of FC Schalke 04 was sealed by a 0: 1 at Arminia Bielefeld on Tuesday evening.
The team reached their home arena around 1.30 a.m., from where the players should start their journey home.
According to the police, the team was received by 500 to 600 supporters and in some cases confronted with "massive aggression".
Eggs flew, players fled and there are said to have been kicks against professionals.
The Gelsenkirchen police want to investigate the events with an investigative commission.
Team coordinator Gerald Asamoah makes it clear how threatening the attack by the so-called supporters was: “I'm still not feeling well.
I have two images in my head.
How an employee lies on the floor and is kicked.
And the fear in the eyes of (assistant coach and club idol) Mike Büskens, ”Asamoah said loudly“ Bild ”.
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