Even after Kampa was sold to Mönchengladbach before the 2004–05 season, which saw Nürnberg back in the top flight, Schäfer still had to fight off skepticism in his abilities from parts of the Nürnberg supporters.
Despite Kampa being sold to Mönchengladbach for the 2004–05 season and Nürnberg returning to the top tier of the league, Schäfer continued to face skepticism among certain Nürnberg supporters about his capabilities.