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Jakob Fimpel: It was an intense game from the outset

Following the 2-2 draw in Saturday evening’s clash against Hertha BSC, interim head coach Jakob Fimpel looked back at the intense affair alongside opposite number Christian Fiél. Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg also weighed in with their thoughts on the match.

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Schalke and Hertha split points in Gelsenkirchen

FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC played out a 2-2 draw at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday evening (5/10). The guests managed to draw level in the second half thanks to a penalty.

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Jakob Fimpel: We need to put them under pressure

Saturday night’s home game against Hertha BSC is a football fixture steeped in tradition. The Royal Blues under interim coach Jakob Fimpel are hoping to kick on from last week’s 2-1 away in Münster.

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Tim Albutat still training with the first team

On Tuesday morning (1/10), the Royal Blues began preparations for Saturday’s home game against Hertha BSC (5/10). Several players were missing at the start of the week.

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Moussa Sylla: I gambled on the goalkeeper not holding onto the ball

Moussa Sylla hasn’t needed much time to get up to speed auf Schalke, scoring six goals in his first seven games. The Mali international fired home his second brace of the season in the 2-1 away win in Münster on Saturday (28/9). “I’m happy to have been able to score two goals and to have helped the team that way,” said the 24-year-old. “I always work very hard on my game and will keep giving my all in training to get even better.”

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Jakob Fimpel: A classic hard-fought win

Interim coach Jakob Fimpel was able to celebrate a victory in his first game in charge on Saturday (28/9). Following the 2-1 win in Münster, Fimpel and his opposite number Sascha Hildmann reflected on the match. Captain Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg also gave their thoughts after the final whistle.

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Sylla scores twice as S04 come from behind to win 2-1 in Münster

The Royal Blues picked up all three points on Saturday night (28/9) away at Preußen Münster. Moussa Sylla scored two goals in the second half to secure a 2-1 win after Schalke had gone behind.

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Jakob Fimpel: Inject new energy and power

FC Schalke 04 play away against Preußen Münster on Saturday evening (28/9). After three straight defeats and the departure of the head coach, the Royal Blues are hoping a fresh start can get them back on track.

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Ron Schallenberg: We need to start performing

After the defeat at home to Darmstadt and the subsequent change in head coach, Schalke’s focus has now switched to the away game against Preußen Münster this Saturday night (28/9). Following Tuesday’s (24/9) training session, Ron Schallenberg spoke about the team chemistry and the upcoming fixture.

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Darmstadt come from behind to win 5-3 at Schalke

The Royal Blues blew a 3-0 lead on Friday night (20/9) at home to SV Darmstadt 98, eventually losing 5-3.

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Karel Geraerts: We need to start rewarding our efforts again

After two losses in a row, FC Schalke 04 are hoping to get back to winning ways against SV Darmstadt 98 at the VELTINS-Arena on Friday (20/9, kick-off 18:30 CEST). “We are determined to win this home game,” says Karel Geraerts. The head coach has seen a very committed team in training this week so far, ahead of the encounter. “We’ve been very focused in our work,” explained the Belgian.

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Ron Schallenberg: There were one or two moments where we should have shot

Head coach Karel Geraerts, captain Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg gave their thoughts on the 2-0 defeat at Karlsruher SC on Friday night (13/9).

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