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Talking Fussball MD23 wrap - Schalke ring in the changes, RB set up to profit from Der Klassiker

What in the world? FC Schalke 04 have just about topped their own lofty standards for chaos this time - firing no less than five key sporting-side employees in one fell swoop. Mind you, they're not alone in head-scratching personnel moves. With just 11 games left, Arminia Bielefeld are making a coaching change - one they say is to preserve their chances of long-term success.  Meanwhile, with der Klassiker looming next week, it's RB Leipzig who appear most poised to take advantage of a BVB win, should the Schwarzgelben manage to pull that off. Listen in as Matt and Nik take it all in.

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Matt Hermann and Nik Wildhagen chat about how the Royal Blues are preparing for life in the 2. Bundesliga, how Leipzig's win over Gladbach signals we might be in for a title race, how Bielefeld think they're goin got get out of their relegation jam, and more storylines from MD23.

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