2. Bundesliga

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Karel Geraerts: We worked hard to get the three points

Following his side’s 1-0 home win against SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Saturday (17/2), Karel Geraerts spoke to the media about the game. Wiesbaden head coach Markus Kauczinski was also present at the press conference to talk about the clash. Ron Schallenberg and Henning Matriciani were interviewed about the crucial win after the final whistle.

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Karaman penalty gives Schalke 1-0 win over Wehen Wiesbaden

On Saturday (17/2), FC Schalke 04 picked up an important three points against SV Wehen Wiesbaden. Kenan Karaman’s spot kick gave the Royal Blues a narrow 1-0 victory.

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Karel Geraerts: We’ll give it our all to turn things around

FC Schalke will be back at home on Saturday (17/2) as they welcome SV Wehen Wiesbaden to the VELTINS-Arena. The Royal Blues will be aiming for three points and to gain some ground on the side directly above them in the 2. Bundesliga standings. “We want to win. We’re going into the game with this mindset and we’ve got to make sure we show it on the pitch for the full 90 minutes. We’ve done enough talking,” stated Karel Geraerts.

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Karel Geraerts: It wasn’t a good performance

Karel Geraerts and Marcel Rapp summarised Schalke 04's 1-0 away loss against Holstein Kiel on Sunday (11/2) after the final whistle. Marius Müller and Simon Terodde also spoke to journalists about the disappointing defeat.

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Schalke lose 1-0 against Holstein Kiel

FC Schalke 04 fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat in their away game against Holstein Kiel on Sunday (11/2). Steven Skrzybski scored the winner for the hosts.

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Karel Geraerts: A tough team to play against, but we’re feeling confident

Schalke 04’s head coach can pick from almost a full complement of players ahead of his side’s trip up north for a clash with Holstein Kiel on Sunday (11/2, 13:30 CET). The Royal Blues will be looking to build on their crucial 1-0 home victory against Eintracht Braunschweig.

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Paul Seguin: An important victory, but a long way to go

The relief after the 1-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday was clear for all to see. “It was a real weight off our shoulders,” said Paul Seguin, who partnered Ron Schallenberg in central midfield against Eintracht.

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Kenan Karaman: It was a massive weight off my shoulders when I scored

“It was a goose-bumps moment,” said Kenan Karaman, describing the moments following his ultimately decisive strike in FC Schalke 04’s game against Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday (3.2.). Derry John Murkin set the attacking midfielder away with a lovely pass from the half-way line. Karaman then carried the ball into the box, got the better of his opposite man Ermin Bicakic and put his side 1-0 up with a precise low finish into the bottom right corner.

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Marius Müller: Now we really need to hit our stride

FC Schalke 04 claimed three important points on Saturday (3/2) against Eintracht Braunschweig. schalke04.de has summarised the post-match reaction.

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Schalke beat Braunschweig thanks to Karaman’s goal

FC Schalke 04 secured an important victory on Saturday (3/2) at home to Eintracht Braunschweig. Kenan Karaman scored the only goal of the game after an hour played.

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Karel Geraerts: I’m relying on our players to be mentally strong

After a poor start to the second round of fixtures, S04 are searching for their first three points of the new year against Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday (3rd February, 13:00 CET). Even though there’s still quite a few games left in the second part of the campaign, the team and coaching staff are putting pressure on themselves to pick up the win, according to boss Karel Geraerts.

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S04 beaten 4-1 in Kaiserslautern

FC Schalke 04 lost 4-1 away to 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Friday night (26/1). Darko Churlinov came off the bench to equalise for the Royal Blues, before three goals in 11 minutes sealed all three points for the hosts.