How Schalke 04 Would Have Lined Up If They Hadn't Sold Star Players

Ozil, Neuer Rakitic - Just three players who have represented Schalke 04 in the past 10 years. Imagine if the Bundesliga side had kept their star talent. What could have been?

The club have maintained a consistent theme throughout recent years - to nurture young talent but unfortunately for the German side, their best talent has been snapped up by bigger clubs.

Squawka have compiled a team that would arguably challenge Bayern Munich for the title.

With the likes of Draxler, Sane and Papadopolous, the Schalke side mixes youth with experience in a perfect blend of talent. Would this side challenge for the Bundesliga crown?

BENCH: Bench: Ralf Fahrmann, Joel Matip, Leon Goretzka, Roman Neudstadter, Max Meyer, Lewis Holtby, Jefferson Farfan

Jack Kenmare

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