Sebastian Rudy was supposed to bring defensive stability and tactical nous to Schalke, but this season he has spent much of his time on the bench. The club’s hierarchy may be losing their patience.Nothing seems to be going well for Schalke this season, but one particularly disappointing aspect of the team's current predicament is Sebastian Rudy's underperformance. Read more: Why Schalke and Sebastian Rudy are a perfect matchFor €16 million ($18.6 million), Schalke were supposed to get more stability in the front of their defense. While Rudy featured in two out of three of Schalke's Champions League's appearances, he has not made the impact the club expected. Read more: Sebastian Rudy: From Germany outsider to midfield stapleGerman national team: a distraction?

Source: Daily News Egypt October 25, 2018 11:15 UTC