TEMPO.CO, Berlin - Schalke's new helmsman Roberto Di Matteo will make his Bundesliga debut on Saturday, October 18, 2014, when Schalke 04 face Hertha Berlin. The Italian coach is expected to be able to help Schalke escape from its mediocre performance, as the once mighty club sit at 11th.
Schalke have played seven times this season, scoring two victories, two draws, and three defeats. The achievement is far below the table topper Bayern Munich, having not lost a single game.
Di Matteo is known for his one-season wonder with Chelsea, as the former player brought the club to win the Champions League in 2012. He was entrusted to manage Schalke earlier this month, replacing Jens Keller, due to a string of bad results. With two weeks of domestic competition, Di Matteo claimed that he has had enough preparation and that he is ready to take on Hertha Berlin, proving that he is more than just a one-season wonder.
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