2. Bundesliga

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Kees van Wonderen: We want a positive reaction after the Regensburg game

FC Schalke 04 will host league leaders Hamburger SV on Saturday night (19/4) at the VELTINS-Arena. The 115th competitive meeting between the two clubs will kick off at 20:30 CEST. So far, both teams have won 44 times, with the other 26 fixtures ending in draws.

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Janik Bachmann and Christopher Antwi-Adjei complete parts of team training

FC Schalke 04 are busy preparing for Saturday’s home game against Hamburger SV (19/4, 20:30 CEST). Ahead of the game against the current league leaders, head coach Kees van Wonderen was able to welcome two players back to the training pitch. Janik Bachmann, who had been sidelined with a calf issue recently, and Christopher Antwi-Adjei (thigh) were both able to complete parts of today’s team session.

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Kees van Wonderen: There was nothing good about today’s performance

S04 head coach Kees van Wonderen criticised both himself and his players after the final whistle in Regensburg on Sunday (13/4). On the other hand, Jahn boss Andreas Patz was extremely pleased with his team’s important victory. Captain Kenan Karaman also gave his thoughts after the 2-0 defeat.

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S04 beaten 2-0 away at SSV Jahn Regensburg

FC Schalke 04 lost in Regensburg on Sunday afternoon (13/4). The hosts SSV Jahn won 2-0 at the Jahnstadion thanks to goals from Christian Kühlwetter and Dejan Galjen.

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Kees van Wonderen: We know what we’re up against

FC Schalke 04 travel to last-placed SSV Jahn Regensburg on Sunday at 13:30 CEST (13/04). A win against the newly-promoted team would see the Royal Blues reach the 40-point mark: “We’re going into the game with that clear goal in our minds,” said Kees van Wonderen, who warned against underestimating the opponents, despite their struggles this season.

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Marcin Kaminski: We knew it would probably be our last chance

A header from Marcin Kaminski in the 88th minute secured all three points for FC Schalke 04 on Sunday afternoon (6/4) at home against SSV Ulm 1846. Following the 2-1 victory for the Knappen, head coach Kees van Wonderen and his opposite number Robert Lechleiter gave their thoughts on the game, as did the match-winner Kaminski and his goalkeeper Justin Heekeren.

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Late Kaminski header secures 2-1 win over Ulm

FC Schalke 04 beat SSV Ulm 1846 2-1 on Sunday afternoon (6/4). Goals from Paul Seguin and Marcin Kaminski saw the Royal Blues come from behind after trailing 1-0 at the break.

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Moussa Sylla: I want to write my own story

Moussa Sylla made the perfect return to action following a lengthy injury absence in last weekend’s fixture away to SpVgg Greuther Fürth (30/3). The striker netted the stoppage-time equaliser to level the scores at 3-3 and has since spoken to schalke04.de about his take on the game, as well as his aims and an interesting comparison.

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Kees van Wonderen: We want all three points

FC Schalke 04 host SSV Ulm 1846 on Sunday afternoon (6/4) in the first ever league meeting between the two clubs at the VELTINS-Arena. At the pre-match press conference, head coach Kees van Wonderen discussed the Royal Blues’ current situation, his squad and the opposition, who won promotion in each of their last two seasons.

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Kees van Wonderen: The boys showed character

On Sunday (30/3), SpVgg Greuther Fürth and S04 played out an entertaining and chaotic 3-3 draw. After the match, head coach Kees van Wonderen and his counterpart, Fürth’s Jan Siewert, spoke about the result. Kenan Karaman and Amin Younes also gave their opinions on the draw.

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Drama, controversy and a last-minute equaliser as Schalke draw 3-3 with Fürth

Greuther Fürth and Schalke 04 split the points, playing out an enthralling 3-3 draw in a truly wild affair at the Sportpark Ronhof on Sunday (30/3). The Royal Blues equalised with the last kick of the game, which was shaped by chaotic moments and an unfortunate injury.

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Kees van Wonderen: Every single player has to give it 100%

FC Schalke 04 will be back in league action away at SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (30/3, 13:30 CEST), as they get the final quarter of the season underway. "We still have eight games left to play and we want to perform to the best of our abilities in each of these games, as well as picking up points in order to climb up the table," said head coach Kees van Wonderen.