Although suspended, captain Kenan Karaman traveled with the team to Elversberg to stand by his teammates. Injured Nikola Katić joined via video call immediately after the 2-1 victory and congratulated the team on moves that best reflect the new unity in the locker room. Muslić has managed to build a strong collective where players stand by each other. The team spirit is also confirmed in daily situations, such as jokes at the expense of Soufiane El-Faouzi, who regularly runs over 13 kilometers per match, leading his teammates to wonder why he "stops running as soon as the referee blows the final whistle." One of the key moments in strengthening team spirit was a team-building exercise in an escape room. Players had to solve tasks together to find the exit, with the more experienced immediately helping their teammates—a clear message that success can only be achieved through unity. Afterward, the gathering continued at a restaurant, where players stayed long after dinner, talking and further building relationships. A particularly close-knit group consists of Loris Karius, Edin Džeko, Felipe Sánchez, Timo Becker, Nikola Katić, and Kenan Karaman. They regularly go out for dinners together, discussing not only football but also private topics, which further strengthens the team, writes Bild. Muslić gives players a certain freedom but with clear rules. After training matches, the losing team often has to bring ice cream to the locker room—not typical for sports, but certainly good for the atmosphere. The coach has also shown understanding toward more experienced players, offering them the option to stay home ahead of a strenuous trip to a friendly match, which they appreciated. The club is also working on strengthening its identity. A Mythos Tour was organized, during which players learned about the club's and region's history, including a key visit to a mine and a tour of Kurt-Schumacher Street in Gelsenkirchen, all as part of the Schalke Mile. Timo Becker says it is special to play for the Miners. "It is special to play for Schalke. We all feel what we can achieve together," said the captain of the Gelsenkirchen club. After the victory in Elversberg, the chances of returning to the Bundesliga have further increased. In the final stretch of the season, Schalke faces key matches against Münster, Paderborn, Fortuna Düsseldorf, Nürnberg, and Eintracht Braunschweig. With such atmosphere and unity, Schalke now has a real chance to achieve its major goal: returning to the elite tier of German football.