Bundesliga basement boys Schalke name Christian Gross as their new boss until the end of the season

Schalke have announced Christian Gross as their new manager until the end of the current season.

The Bundesliga‘s basement boys have sacked two managers already this season, after a terrible start to their campaign. 

Gross arrives in Gelsenkirchen to join a club, without a win from their opening 13 games of the season and winless in 29 in the league dating back to January.

Christian Gross returns to the Bundesliga with his appointment at struggling Schalke

‘For Schalke 04, the next five months will be all about managing to stay in the Bundesliga,’ sporting director Jochen Schneider told the Schalke website as per Bundesliga.com

‘Christian Gross has shown in both Germany and England that he can successfully take on challenges like this. 

‘He will give the team clear instructions and will set us on the right path with his unwavering expectations. We are sure of that.’

Gross has been out of work since February, when his third spell in charge of Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli came to an end.

Previously in his managerial career he has also had spells at the helm of clubs including Tottenham, Stuttgart, Basel and Young Boys.

Gross told Schalke’s official website: ‘We have to be goal-oriented and work towards result.

Manuel Baum was sacked this month after failing to win during his ten-game spell at the club

‘I want to feel the players’ enthusiasm at all times. We need to have a good atmosphere in and around the team to be successful again. I will give everything so that we can accomplish our goals together.’

Manuel Baum was relieved of his managerial duties at Schalke this month after just 10 games in charge.

Baum was brought in to replace former Huddersfield boss David Wagner, who was sacked following their horror start to the new season.

However, Baum did little to change Schalke’s fortunes as he recorded six defeats and four losses.

Baum had replaced former Huddersfield boss David Wagner who was also sacked this season