Schalke finished 3rd last season, but found themselves looking up the table toward Borussia Dortmund once again. They're falling behind their Revierderby rivals, and have only managed a draw against them in their last four matches. Can they catch up?
Schalke 04 have signed Tranquillo Barnetta on a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. The Swiss international joins the club on a three year deal.
Bayer Leverkusen's Renato Augusto is expected to miss several weeks due to a necessary operation on his knee.
Bayer Leverkusen and Swiss international Tranquillo Barnetta will likely be out until the new year after being forced to have a second surgery on his right knee that was injured last January.
