New Konoplyanka, new Schalke after Tedesco`s transformational talk
(WorldNews Sport)

Cast into the shadows somewhat under Markus Weinzierl last season, Schalke winger Yevhen Konoplyanka was back in the limelight on Matchday 1, and could not get enough of it. The 27-year-old Ukrainian joined Schalke just 12 months ago from Sevilla, but - much like his new employers - struggled in 2016/17, a poor campaign that culminated in Weinzierl being replaced in the dugout by Domenico Tedesco. Watch:check out Schalke`s top 10 goals from 2016/17 Much like his club, but with a point of his own to prove, Konoplyanka approached his duties with a new lease of life at the weekend. Imbued with confidence by Tedesco - a man who has proven in pre-season how much he believes in the Ukrainian...