Matarazzo considers giving Wamangituka a rest ahead of Schalke clash

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manager, Pellegrino Matarazzo, believes

could use some rest ahead of their upcoming clash with

.

"He's a player who thrives on his mental originality,"

said Matarazzo.

"I talk to him, ask how he's playing, and pay attention to his body language. We'll see when the next possibility arises to give him a break."

Though the chances of Wamangituka’s absence against Schalke will be little considering that his substitute,

, alongside

are dealing with their injuries and

has been ruled out, he could still get the opportunity to take some time off the pitch in the near future.

will also miss the chance to join Schalke as he deals with his ankle and knee discomfort.

"[Schalke] is hard to gauge because they're banged up. They're better in terms of individual quality than their position in the table indicates,"

Matarazzo added.

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