Manager Christian Heidel has experienced a difficult season at Schalke 04. A conversation about trust to coach Tedesco, the chronic pessimism in the environment – and why he will never return to Mainz 05.

Interview of Philipp Selldorf

SZ: Mr. Heidelberg, you will have to see on Wednesday, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur lose?

Christian Heidel: I didn’t think it was as bad as it was. After the first half I thought that BVB will win, and then the second half has begun, as they could not start. So a football game. To speak of shame and refusal to work, I find exaggerated. But of course, that Was a bad Start to our weeks.

Next week comes …