Heidel: competition for places is healthy — schalke04.de

I can’t say whether it’s an advantage to go into the derby in second place. In Dortmund they’ll be saying, “Let’s show them now”, so in that itself, we’ve achieved something. I’m not thinking too much about the two clubs’ current league rankings. We’ll prepare for this game like any other, regardless of whether BVB are in good form or not. The head coach will analyse the opponent, watch them in the Champions League, and then establish a plan. Hopefully it’s a successful one. 

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