In the past few days, rumors have been circulating that there are differences between the leading players at FC Schalke 04 and coach Frank Kramer. Sports director Rouven Schröder has now commented on this.

"If I have the feeling that there is construction, I go straight to it. I can't see any vibration that there is dissonance. We are all in the same boat, in good times and in bad," said the former professional the Knappen press conference before the away game at Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Sportbild recently reported that several experienced professionals were of the opinion that the Schalke coach's style of play did not fit the Royal Blue squad. Furthermore, the kicker wrote that Kramer, who had only taken over as Schalke head coach before the season, would be under observation after the mixed start to the season.

That's why Schröder tried the situation before the important game at table 17. To reassure Bayer Leverkusen: "I know how quickly everything can change here. The club is pulsating. We have always said: Keep both feet on the ground. We always have to play at the limit to score points. We are able to do that , I won't let that be played down. We're still above the line."

This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as S04 sports director Rouven Schröder reacts to Kramer's criticism.