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Matchdays 15 to 19 scheduled

The German Football League (DFL) confirmed further kick-off times on Wednesday afternoon (5/11). The exact dates for matchdays 15 to 19 have now been set, with Schalke’s home fixture against 1. FC Nürnberg to be played on a Sunday.

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Kenan Karaman: The defeat is tough to take, but won’t throw us off course

On Saturday (1/11), FC Schalke 04 were beaten after having taken the lead for the first time this season. A third loss of the 2. Bundesliga campaign was a bitter blow, coming as the result of an injury-time winner from Karlsruher SC. However, Kenan Karaman stressed that the defeat will not throw the team off course.

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Miron Muslic: A tough defeat after a strong away performance

After Saturday’s (1/11) hard-fought encounter in Karlsruhe, which the hosts edged 2-1 with a late goal, Miron Muslic reflected on the game in the post-match press conference alongside KSC coach Christian Eichner. Soufiane El-Faouzi also spoke to the media.

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Late KSC goal consigns Schalke to 2-1 defeat

The Royal Blues were beaten 2-1 away at Karlsruher SC on Saturday afternoon (1/11). After Kenan Karaman put Schalke ahead from the spot in the second half, Fabian Schleusener completed the turnaround for the hosts at the BBBank Wildpark in the third minute of injury time.

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Miron Muslic: KSC will demand everything from us – we need to be fully switched on for 90 minutes

To round off a busy week of fixtures, FC Schalke 04 head to Karlsruher SC on Saturday (1/11) for a 13:00 CET kick-off at the BBBank Wildpark. In order to prepare as best as possible for the game against an opposition with a strong home record, the Royal Blues have remained in Southwest Germany following their cup tie in Darmstadt, as was originally planned.

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Vitalie Becker: Every match is a highlight for me

After the 1-0 home win against SV Darmstadt 98 on Friday night (24/10), the buzz in and around the VELTINS-Arena was incredible. Nevertheless, the Royal Blues remain grounded – a point emphasised by Vitalie Becker, currently a cornerstone out on the left in the Royal Blues’ starting XI.

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Soufiane El-Faouzi: No one shies away from running the extra yard

Soufiane El-Faouzi's perfectly timed pass helped FC Schalke 04 take the lead at home against SV Darmstadt 98 on Friday (24/10), in a match the Royal Blues ended up winning 1-0. The 23-year-old is grateful for the trust that's been shown in him and has been paying it back with strong performances over the last weeks.

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Kenan Karaman: We gave it absolutely everything right to the end

With passion and determination, Schalke battled their way to a home victory over SV Darmstadt 98 on Friday (24/10). After the final whistle at the VELTINS-Arena, both head coaches as well as Hasan Kuruçay and captain Kenan Karaman shared their thoughts on the game.

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Early Sylla goal secures S04 all three points against Darmstadt

FC Schalke continued their winning run on Friday night (24/10) by defeating SV Darmstadt 98 1-0 at the VELTINS-Arena. Moussa Sylla scored the only goal of the game in the ninth minute in front of 61,198 fans. Miron Muslic’s team put in a committed display at the back to earn a deserved fifth consecutive victory.

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Miron Muslic: Our full focus is on Friday

FC Schalke 04’s next two games are against SV Darmstadt 98, the first of which on matchday 10 of the 2. Bundesliga on Friday night (24/10, 18:30 CEST) at the VELTINS-Arena. The Royal Blues’ full focus is on the league clash.

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Kenan Karaman: Ruthless in taking our chances

Schalke captain Kenan Karaman and his teammates celebrated a 3-0 victory in Hannover on Friday night (17/10). After the game, the 31-year-old spoke about the goals, the team’s progress and the night’s match-winner.

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Loris Karius: We’ve become a real unit where everyone gives 100%

Schalke ran out 3-0 winners away at Hannover 96 on Friday evening (17/10). After the final whistle, both head coaches shared their thoughts on the match, while Loris Karius and director of professional football Youri Mulder also reflected on the victory.

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