FM22 article series on which interesting teams to manage in the game, here's why you should manage the fallen giant of German's football, Schalke 04.
FM22 article series on which interesting teams to manage in the game, this
time we look at why you should manage the fallen giant of German football,
Schalke 04.
Looking for a new team to try out in FM22? Then we have broken down a list of
the thirty-three best clubs to manage in Football Manager 2022. To help you
find the best games to enjoy and the most gratifying experiences, be sure to
try some – or all – of these clubs. Each stand at various points in the
football pantheon, offering different experiences and ideas from one another.
In this article, we will look at managing FC Schalke 04 today.
Founded in 1904, Schalke 04 are the traditional third power of German
football. They have one of the most loyal supports in the world, polarised
by having one of the most insane management structures of any club in the
world. This has led to Die Konigsblauen being one of the most
underachieving clubs in the world, often far behind the likes of rivals
Borussia Dortmund
for much of modern football history due mostly to poor decision-making.
They have won seven leagues, five DFB-Pokal titles, and also the UEFA Cup. This is a massive club with one of the biggest supports around, but there is a crushing desire to see the club restored to its old glory after relegation in 2021.
The club has a total polarization of expectation versus affordability. You are expected to get promoted whilst having a huge number of your best players out of the team. Many of your best players are out on loan as opposed to sold, leaving you with a lot of work to do simply to build a squad that is good enough. Money is tight, and promotion is demanded on a shoestring budget unlikely to grow much even with promotion.
So, you are expected to win whilst having so many resources tied up in loaned-out players. You are expected to build a squad despite not having the money to sign contracts to keep players. Oh, and you must be able to win the second tier without much effort, as even the slightest wobble will see you sacked. No pressure, eh?
The club's current playing staff is a mish-mash of Bundesliga talents with
attitude issues and players who are never good enough for the top flight.
You should be looking to build around the experience of Danny Latza, Simone
Terodde, Dominick Drexler, and Ralf Fahrmann. This is a solid enough core at
2. BL level, and you should then look to supplement this with enough loans
to build up a proper squad.
Much of your best players, such as Rabbi Matondo and Amine Harit, have downed tools and are out on loan. Therefore, you should look to make squad space for the likes of Malick Thiaw and Sidi Sane, as well as Arbnor Aliu. Putting faith in youth in a club demanding results yesterday is never easy, but it is highly recommended as you look to get S04 back into the top-flight at the first time of asking; your budget simply does not allow for better.
What is FC Schalke 04’s history?
They have won seven leagues, five DFB-Pokal titles, and also the UEFA Cup. This is a massive club with one of the biggest supports around, but there is a crushing desire to see the club restored to its old glory after relegation in 2021.
What is FC Schalke 04’s objectives and finances?
The club has a total polarization of expectation versus affordability. You are expected to get promoted whilst having a huge number of your best players out of the team. Many of your best players are out on loan as opposed to sold, leaving you with a lot of work to do simply to build a squad that is good enough. Money is tight, and promotion is demanded on a shoestring budget unlikely to grow much even with promotion.
So, you are expected to win whilst having so many resources tied up in loaned-out players. You are expected to build a squad despite not having the money to sign contracts to keep players. Oh, and you must be able to win the second tier without much effort, as even the slightest wobble will see you sacked. No pressure, eh?
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Who are the best players at FC Schalke 04?
Much of your best players, such as Rabbi Matondo and Amine Harit, have downed tools and are out on loan. Therefore, you should look to make squad space for the likes of Malick Thiaw and Sidi Sane, as well as Arbnor Aliu. Putting faith in youth in a club demanding results yesterday is never easy, but it is highly recommended as you look to get S04 back into the top-flight at the first time of asking; your budget simply does not allow for better.
