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S04 fall to 2-1 defeat at home against Elversberg

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 2-1 at home by SV Elversberg on Friday evening (10/11). The visitors went 2-0 up inside the opening 20 minutes, before Kenan Karaman was able to get one back for the Royal Blues. However, it wasn't enough to kick-start a comeback for head coach Karel Geraerts' side.

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Karel Geraerts: It’s down to us to be better than the opposition

FC Schalke will want to pick up three points at the VELTINS-Arena and extend their winning streak in the 2. Bundesliga to three games when they take on SV Elversberg on Friday (18:30 CET). Head coach Karel Geraerts knows that it’ll be a tough test, as the promoted side currently have one of the best away records in the league.

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Matchdays 16 to 18 scheduled

The German Football League (DFL) confirmed the schedule for the final two league games before Christmas and the first match of the new year on Thursday (09/11). FC Schalke 04 will kick off 2024 with a home game against Hamburger SV on a Saturday evening.

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Danny Latza: There’s still more to come!

The fact that Saturday’s clash against 1. FC Nürnberg didn’t end in a draw was mainly down to Danny Latza. Thanks to the midfielder’s late goal the Royal Blues achieved an important 2-1 victory at the Max-Morlock-Stadion and took all three points back to Gelsenkirchen. “It’s a really good feeling,” said the match-winning goalscorer, who celebrated with his teammates and the travelling Schalke fans after full-time.

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Karel Geraerts: We showed how much we wanted to win in the closing stages

Karel Geraerts was delighted to secure his first away win in charge of FC Schalke 04 on Saturday (4/11) in Nürnberg. Together with his opposite number Cristian Fiél, he discussed the victory at the post-match press conference. Lino Tempelmann and Derry John Murkin also gave their thoughts on the 2-1 win.

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Late Latza goal secures 2-1 win away in Nürnberg

FC Schalke 04 recorded their first away win of the season on Saturday afternoon (4/11). Karel Geraerts’ side ran out 2-1 winners at 1. FC Nürnberg, marking the hosts’ first loss at the Max-Morlock-Stadion this term. Dominick Drexler (35’) and Danny Latza (89’) got the goals for S04.

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Karel Geraerts: We need to win away from home too if we want to climb the table

FC Schalke 04’s next game is away to 1. FC Nürnberg on Saturday afternoon (4/11) at 13:00 CET. “It will be a fantastic atmosphere, I’m sure of that. I’ve already heard a lot about this friendship. I’m now looking forward to experiencing it myself,” said Karel Geraerts before the visit to the Max-Morlock-Stadion. “We can enjoy the atmosphere up until kick off. Once the referee blows his whistle, we have to be fully focused on the game.”

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Kenan Karaman: Karel Geraerts managed to get in our heads

With his 76th minute goal, Kenan Karaman made the Schalke fans inside the VELTINS-Arena roar on Saturday (28.10). Despite going 3-1 up, the game was still not over; Hannover got another goal back just before the final whistle through a penalty from Marcel Halstenberg, but the Royal Blues managed to see out the victory.

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Karel Geraerts: The right response after their equaliser

The joy on Karel Geraerts’ face was clear to see after he secured his first win in charge of FC Schalke 04. The Belgian reflected on Saturday’s victory over Hannover 96 at the post-match press conference alongside his opposite number Stefan Leitl. Lino Tempelmann, who made it 2-1 for S04, also spoke to the media after the game, as well as Ralf Fährmann.

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S04 win 3-2 at home against Hannover 96

FC Schalke 04 are finally back to winning ways! The Royal Blues defeated Hannover 96 3-2 at home on Saturday afternoon (28/10). Bryan Lasme (42’), Lino Tempelmann (72’) and Kenan Karaman (76’) got the goals against the side that went into the weekend in fourth place.

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Karel Geraerts: We want to see a different team on the pitch

Head coach Karel Geraerts is set to take charge of his first home game on Saturday (28/10, 13:00 CEST), when FC Schalke 04 welcome Hannover 96 to the VELTINS-Arena. The Belgian is expecting his side to deliver an improved performance compared to last week in Karlsruhe. "The players know the seriousness of the situation we're currently in," the 41-year-old said. "In life and in football, you will always be faced with moments like this. The important thing is to not give up and instead to continue fighting and believing in our shared goal."

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3-0 defeat in Karlsruhe

FC Schalke 04 returned home empty-handed from Sunday’s trip to Karlsruhe, falling to a 3-0 defeat on head coach Karel Geraerts’ competitive touchline debut. Lars Stindl (22’) and Igor Matanovic (37’) put the hosts ahead in the first half, with Henning Matriciani later making it 3-0 after an own goal (74’).

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