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Matthias Kreutzer: Cut out the individual and tactical mistakes

Interim coach Matthias Kreutzer discussed the 3-1 defeat in Paderborn on Friday night (29/9) at the post-match press conference alongside SCP boss Lukas Kwasniok. Goalkeeper Michael Langer also gave his thoughts.

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3-1 defeat in Paderborn

FC Schalke 04 lost 3-1 away to SC Paderborn 07 on Friday night (29/9). Ex-Schalke striker Felix Platte gave the hosts the lead in the first half at the Home Deluxe Arena. Florent Muslija added two more goals after the break, with Yusuf Kabadayi scoring a consolation for S04 late on.

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Matthias Kreutzer: Belief is key

FC Schalke 04 play away to SC Paderborn 07 on Friday night (29/9) at 18:30 CEST. Matthias Kreutzer, the club’s interim coach, will be in charge after the Royal Blues parted company with head coach Thomas Reis on Wednesday morning (27/9).

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Thomas Reis: Minimise errors, be braver playing forward

It was a frustrating end to the game on Saturday evening (23/9), with FC Schalke 04 falling to a 3-1 defeat away at FC St. Pauli. Head coach Thomas Reis, Pauli coach Fabian Hürzeler and Lino Tempelmann gave their thoughts on the game after the full time whistle. schalke04.de has all of the immediate reaction to the game.

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S04 lose hard-fought game 3-1 against FC St. Pauli

FC Schalke 04 came away empty handed following a 3-1 defeat against FC St. Pauli on Saturday evening (23/9). Sebastian Polter’s equaliser (29‘) was not enough, with a Marcel Hartel brace (21‘, 57‘) and Tomas Kalas own goal guaranteeing a win for the hosts.

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Thomas Reis: Pleased that we have so many good options for this position

FC Schalke 04 are set to play at the primetime slot of 20:30 CEST on Saturday night (23/9) for the second week in a row. This time around, Thomas Reis’ men are away against FC St. Pauli, who won 5-1 against Holstein Kiel on matchday 6. Despite that excellent recent result, the Royal Blues are hoping to win at the Millerntor-Stadion this weekend.

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Michael Langer: Always ready to go

With all seven minutes of injury time played on Saturday (16/9), 1. FC Magdeburg were awarded a corner right at the death and it very nearly resulted in them finding an equaliser from Luc Castaignos’ header.

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Sebastian Polter: You play football for moments like these

From 2-0 and 3-2 down to a 4-3 victory for Schalke! The clash against Magdeburg on Saturday (16/09) was a real rollercoaster, in which Sebastian Polter notched the winner in the 79th minute. “Scoring in front of a home crowd is a great feeling. You play football for moments like these,” stated the striker.

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Thomas Reis: We never gave up

Schalke’s game against 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday (16/9) was a rollercoaster ride for all involved. Thomas Reis reflected on the 4-3 win alongside his opposite number Christian Titz after the game. Marius Müller and Cedric Brunner also gave their thoughts.

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4-3 comeback win at home against Magdeburg

FC Schalke 04 won a thriller at home to 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday night (16/9). Despite trailing 2-0 and 3-2, the Royal Blues managed to secure a 4-3 win at the VELTINS-Arena. Sebastian Polter scored twice, with Derry John Murkin and Thomas Ouwejan also on the scoresheet.

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Thomas Reis: Looking forward to a great atmosphere at the VELTINS-Arena

FC Schalke 04 are back in league action on Saturday (16/9) after the conclusion of the international break. 1. FC Magdeburg are the visitors for a 20:30 CEST kick-off at the VELTINS-Arena. Thomas Reis’ side are looking to end FCM’s five-game unbeaten run, which sees them sit third in the table going into matchday 6.

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Thomas Reis: Should have seen the game out

Despite creating more chances and keeping things tighter at the back than in recent weeks, FC Schalke 04 could only pick up a point away to SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Saturday (2/9). schalke04.de has summarised the post-match reaction.

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