2. Bundesliga

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Youri Mulder on the decisive changes at half time and S04’s performance after the break

FC Schalke 04 came from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw in Hamburg on Saturday, 23rd November. Youri Mulder believes there are a number of reasons why the Royal Blues were able to snatch a point when all hope seemed lost. Our interim director of professional football has analysed the 90 minutes and praised the reaction of the team in the second half and the decisive changes made by head coach Kees van Wonderen.

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Kees van Wonderen: A great sign

Despite being 2-0 down at half time, FC Schalke 04 still managed to take a point from Saturday night’s trip (23/11) to Hamburger SV. Kees van Wonderen and HSV coach Steffen Baumgart discussed the 2-2 draw at the post-match press conference at the Volksparkstadion, while Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg also gave their thoughts.

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S04 come from two goals down to pick up a point in Hamburg

FC Schalke 04 drew 2-2 away at Hamburger SV on Saturday night (23/11). The hosts were 2-0 up at the break thanks to goals from Marco Richter and Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer, but Amin Younes and Kenan Karaman were on target in the second half to turn the game around.

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Moussa Sylla: All the players want more

After missing two games due to injury, Moussa Sylla returned to face SSV Jahn Regensburg and immediately got himself on the scoresheet to make it 2-0, the final scoreline at the VELTINS-Arena. Despite that win, Sylla wasn’t unhappy about it being followed directly by an international break, allowing him and the team to recharge the batteries ahead of the trip to Hamburger SV this Saturday (23/11).

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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.