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Rouven Schröder: Focused, but not overly reflective

As the weekend of training ahead of the weekend’s match against Paderborn begins, Schalke have some things to work on following the recent defeat to Düsseldorf. A poor performance and 2-1 defeat on Sunday (13/2) in the Federal State capital was analysed in detail the day after.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: We cannot perform like that

Two head coaches, two different moods. Dimitrios Grammozis was frustrated with the result and his team’s performance after the 2-1 defeat to Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sunday (13/2). New Fortuna coach Daniel Thioune, on the other hand, was really pleased with his side. Malick Thiaw and Martin Fraisl also gave their opinions on the game after the final whistle.

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S04 lose 2-1 in Düsseldorf

FC Schalke 04’s five-game unbeaten run came to an end with a 2-1 defeat at Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sunday (13/2). Blendi Idrizi put Schalke ahead just before the break (43’), however the hosts turned the game around in the second half through goals from Khaled Narey (47’) and Rouwen Hennings (56’).

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Victor Pálsson: We are a team, both on and off the pitch

After 21 matchdays played, things are still tight in the table. Just two points separate first and sixth place at the moment. FC Schalke 04 and Victor Pálsson remain right in the thick of the title race, something that helps to motivate the team. “Every game is like a small final, and you shouldn’t give any points up easily,” said the Iceland international.

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Difficult decisions for Dimitrios Grammozis

FC Schalke 04, unbeaten so far in the second half of the season, will come up against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sunday (13/2) at 13:30 CET, with the hosts without a point or even a goal in 2022. Dimitrios Grammozis is looking forward to the away game and is hopeful of collecting another three points with his side.

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Marius Bülter: The spirit in the team is outstanding

Marius Bülter made his mark just seconds after entering the fray. The attacker was sent on after 62 minutes alongside Darko Churlinov and Malick Thiaw and the Schalke equaliser soon followed. 1-1, and the Royal Blues were on the way to a 2-1 victory over SSV Jahn Regensburg. Bülter made a decisive contribution to both goals.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: Every player contributed to this victory

Following Schalke’s 2-1 win over SSV Jahn Regensburg on Saturday (5/2), both head coaches spoke about the game. Victor Pálsson also gave his opinion on the victory.

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S04 come from behind to beat Regensburg 2-1

FC Schalke 04 defeated SSV Jahn Regensburg 2-1 on Saturday (2-1). After the visitors took the lead through Andreas Albers in the first half, Simon Terodde and Malick Thiaw turned the game around to win it for the Royal Blues after the break.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: 10,000 fans – that makes us want more

Two weeks after the phenomenal 5-0 win away to FC Erzgebirge Aue, the Royal Blues have their next task within sight, a home fixture against SSV Jahn Regensburg on Saturday afternoon (5/2, 13:30 CET). The VELTINS-Arena will be able to host 10,000 fans this weekend, after a short-notice change to the Coronavirus protection measures was introduced.

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Danny Latza: You can see what a good group we have here

Danny Latza had barely been on the pitch six minutes when he latched onto Marvin Pieringer’s cross to score against Aue on Saturday (22.01). Just 12 minutes later, the half-time substitute headed in for his second. It was the first time since 2016 that Latza had scored twice in a game – back then he bagged a hat-trick for 1. FSV Mainz 05 against Hamburger SV.

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Andreas Vindheim: I couldn’t have dreamt of a better debut

With a hand in three goals and scoring one himself, Andreas Vindheim got his Schalke career off to a successful start in the 5-0 away win over Aue on Saturday (22/01). “I couldn’t have dreamt of a better debut,” said the 26-year-old Norwegian, who joined the club two weeks ago.

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Marvin Pieringer: We took advantage of the space and got our goals

Head coach Dimitrios Grammozis and his opposite number Marc Hensel spoke to the media after Schalke’s 5-0 win over FC Erzgebirge Aue on Saturday evening (22/1). Striker Marvin Pieringer also gave his opinion on the game.

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