Schalke Face Further Injury concerns After Karlsruhe Loss, Porath‘s Status Uncertain
GELSENKIRCHEN – FC Schalke 04’s already depleted squad may be facing another setback following their defeat to Karlsruher SC, with questions arising over the fitness of midfielder Finn Porath. The potential loss of porath adds to a growing injury list for the Royal Blues, deepening concerns as they navigate a challenging period in the 2. Bundesliga season.
Schalke traveled to Karlsruhe without seven frist-team players, and the possibility of Porath being sidelined further restricts coach Miron Muslic’s options, particularly on the right side of the pitch. The club has yet to release an official update on Porath’s condition,but should he be unavailable,Muslic may be forced to consider youth options like U19 player Mika Wallentowitz,alongside Henning Matriciani,to fill the void.
Before the Karlsruhe match, Schalke were already without timo Becker, Tomas Kalas, christopher Antwi-Adjei, Zaid Tchibara, Christian Gomis, Emil Höjlund, and Bryan Lasme due to injury.
despite the mounting injury woes, Muslic remains resolute. “There’s a bit of a common thread running through the season.but we never complained or whined,” he stated after the Karlsruhe game. ”If players are out, others have to come into the starting lineup and perform.” The coach emphasized the importance of team solidarity as Schalke seeks to turn their fortunes around.
