Schalke manager Ralf Rangnick disappointed with Stuttgart defeat- Bundesliga news
Schalke boss http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfB-Stuttgart-c40879 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. The manager admitted that his side underperformed and did not look like scoring goals. He
stated that the team lacked the motivation and hoped that they learn from the mistakes and make a great comeback.
Die Knappen were comprehensively defeated by Stuttgart 3-0 on Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martin-Harnik-c24374 and Shinji
Okazaki scored for the home side as Die Roten secured all three points to start the season on a high.
Rangnick claimed that the first 30 minutes belonged to both the teams as Schalke and Stuttgart had ample chances to score but failed to capitalize. The manager added that it was a good performance from the team defensively and
it was on the counter when the team lacked the determination. He admitted that the players were less determined and did not have the desire to attack which led to the defeat.
The former Hoffenheim tactician insisted that he will make sure that the team does not repeat the mistakes made in the fixture in the future matches and hopes to make a strong comeback.
“In the first half hour, we played an even match. We were good defensively, but our play on the counter-attack was not precise enough. For the first goal we fell asleep twice and lost two header challenges. What was missing was
the determination and desire to make a goal,” the boss was quoted as saying in an interview.
However, defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christian-Fuchs-c9078 hailed the home side for playing some brilliant football and stated that it is only the beginning of the season and was hopeful of some good performances in the near future.
“We weren't able to get anything out of our superiority, and were caught cold three times. A pity. But it was only the first match,” the player added.
Schalke face FC Koln next on Saturday at Veltins–Arena.
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