2. Bundesliga

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Kees van Wonderen: It’s a big challenge – but we’re up for it

FC Schalke 04 are away at Hamburger SV at the primetime slot of 20:30 CET on Saturday night (23/11). “I’m expecting a really interesting game,” said Kees van Wonderen, whose side have picked up four points from their last two matches without conceding a single goal, a run he is hoping will continue this weekend.

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Justin Heekeren: I dreamt of it as a young boy

After a clause was activated in his contract, Justin Heekeren’s deal is now valid until 2026. The goalkeeper spoke to the media after the announcement to discuss a childhood dream come true, his fellow goalkeepers, consecutive clean sheets and this weekend’s trip to Hamburger SV.

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Paul Seguin: Dictating the play

During Sunday’s (10/11) 2-0 home win over SSV Jahn Regensburg, Paul Seguin played 127 passes, by far the most of any player on the pitch. He completed 94% of them, including the pass to Tobias Mohr before he assisted Kenan Karaman’s opening goal. “I felt really comfortable in my role,” he said, rather unsurprisingly.

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Youri Mulder: Everyone worked hard to earn this win

In his new role as interim director of professional football, Youri Mulder is responsible for supporting the coaches, backroom staff and players in their ongoing work. Following Schalke's 2-0 win against SSV Jahn Regensburg on Sunday (10/11), Mulder spoke to schalke04.de about various topics. Read on for all the key quotes from the interview.

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Kees van Wonderen: Our plan worked from the start

Head coach Kees van Wonderen and his Regensburg counterpart Andreas Patz analysed the match during their joint post-match press conference on Sunday (10/11). S04 captain Kenan Karaman also spoke about the 2-0 win from the mixed zone. Read on for all the key quotes on schalke04.de.

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Karaman and Sylla on target in 2-0 home win against Regensburg

FC Schalke 04 picked up three vital points at home on Sunday (10/11) with a 2-0 win against SSV Jahn Regensburg. Kenan Karaman (16’) and Moussa Sylla (53’) got on the scoresheet for the Royal Blues, who moved up to 14th with the win. Their opponents, meanwhile, remain bottom of the table.

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Kees van Wonderen: Bring more pace to the pitch and get in behind their backline

FC Schalke 04 prepare to welcome SSV Jahn Regensburg to the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday afternoon (10/11, 13:30 CET). The Royal Blues will be looking to end their four-game wait for a win in the league against Regensburg, who are currently bottom of the table. "The players have brought a lot of energy to the pitch this week," said head coach Kees van Wonderen.

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Timings confirmed for matchdays 15 to 19

The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) have announced the timings for matchdays 15 to 19. FC Schalke will play three times on Saturday afternoon and twice on a Friday evening in this timeframe.

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Justin Heekeren: We need to be more dangerous in the final third

Kees van Wonderen, Justin Heekeren and Paul Seguin, as well as Thomas Wörle, SSV Ulm 1846 coach, all spoke to the media after FC Schalke 04’s goalless draw away at the ‘Sparrows’ on Friday night (1/11).

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Goalless draw in Ulm

FC Schalke 04 and SSV Ulm 1846 played out a 0-0 draw on Friday night (1/11) at the Donaustadion. Maurice Krattenmacher hit the bar with the hosts’ best chance, while Amin Younes came close to stealing all three points for the Royal Blues late on.

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Kees van Wonderen: We’re all aware of our position in the table

After getting over the disappointment of Tuesday’s DFB-Pokal exit and analysing that defeat at FC Augsburg, the Knappen’s full focus is now on the away game on Friday night (1/11, 18:30 CET) at SSV Ulm 1846. In order to help the team prepare for the league match, the players have stayed down south to avoid having to travel twice this week.

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Paul Seguin: Conceded far too easily

Following the 4-3 defeat against SpVgg Greuther Fürth, Schalke head coach Kees van Wonderen and Paul Seguin spoke about how the match went for the Royal Blues. schalke04.de have summed up all the key quotes.