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Ralf Fährmann: We’ve taken a step forwards

Following the successful friendly against KAS Eupen (3-1 win), the Royal Blues’ full attention turns towards the home game against Hamburger SV on Saturday (20/1, 20:30 CET), which simultaneously marks the start of the second half of the season.

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Blendi Idrizi: I want to score and assist more goals

The winter break actually came at an unfortunate time for midfielder Blendi Idrizi. Towards the end of 2023, the Kosovan had regained his place in the side and impressed on the final two matchdays, scoring in Rostock on matchday 16 and then setting up Keke Topp with a lovely assist against Fürth at home.

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Matchdays 19 to 26 scheduled

The DFL announced the exact schedule for matchdays 19 to 26 on Thursday (21/12). FC Schalke 04 will play twice on a Friday, four times on a Saturday and twice on a Sunday during this period.

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Keke Topp: A childhood dream come true

With 30 minutes played at the VELTINS-Arena on Friday night (15/12), Blendi Idrizi played a fine ball over the Fürth defence for Keke Topp, who took it first time and struck the ball underneath goalkeeper Jonas Urbig to open the scoring

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Karel Geraerts: Missed our chances to make it 2-0 in the first half

Despite leading twice on Friday night (15/12) against Greuther Fürth, the Royal Blues only came away with a point after a decent performance. schalke04.de has summarised the post-match quotes.

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2-2 draw against Fürth to end the calendar year

FC Schalke 04 had to settle for a point in their final match of 2023 on Friday night (15/12). Keke Topp and Kenan Karaman both put S04 ahead, but their goals were cancelled out by Branimir Hrgota and Simon Asta respectively. The Royal Blues were forced to play the final 10 minutes without Derry John Murkin after his second yellow card.

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Karel Geraerts: I can see clear progress

After victories over Osnabrück and Rostock, FC Schalke 04 will be aiming for their third win in a row when they welcome Greuther Fürth to the VELTINS-ARENA on Friday (18:30 CET). Alexander Zorniger’s side will be going into the game with the wind in their sails, however, having picked up 16 points from their last six games.

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Karel Geraerts: A small step in the right direction, nothing more

Head coach Karel Geraerts and Rostock boss Alois Schwartz analysed S04’s 2-0 win at the Ostseestadion together at the post-match press conference on Sunday (10/12). Captain Simon Terodde and goalscorer Blendi Idrizi also gave their thoughts on the victory.

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2-0 win in Rostock thanks to goals from Idrizi and Karaman

FC Schalke 04 secured a 2-0 victory away against Hansa Rostock on Saturday (10/12). Blendi Idrizi (72’) and Kenan Karaman (86’) were both on the scoresheet as S04 climbed up to 13th in the table with their second consecutive win.

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Karel Geraerts: I want to see that after this game too

FC Schalke 04 are looking to overtake Hansa Rostock in the table as the sides do battle on Sunday (10th December, 13:30 CET). The recent home win over VfL Osnabrück has given the team additional strength and confidence going into this game. “We scored four goals without conceding. That’s done us good,” says Karel Geraerts. “I saw a lot of happy faces after the final whistle. I want to see that after this game too.”

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Paul Seguin: That was a small step

Paul Seguin was clearly relieved after the 4-0 win against VfL Osnabrück (1.12.), especially given that the Schalke midfielder made a crucial contribution with his important goal (48’) to put his side 2-0 up. However, there was a lot more behind the team’s success.

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Simon Terodde: “It was a rollercoaster of emotions”

Simon Terodde’s goal in the 63rd minute to make it 3-0 in FC Schalke 04’s 4-0 home win over VfL Osnabrück was certainly a special one. The captain added another action to his well-known goal celebration and directed it towards his family in the stands, sucking his thumb to represent the birth of his third child.

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