2. Bundesliga

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Early goal makes the difference as S04 beaten by Hannover

The Royal Blues went home empty-handed on Saturday (19/10). FC Schalke 04 suffered a 1-0 defeat away at Hannover 96. Fabian Kunze scored the winning goal early on in the fourth minute.

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Lino Tempelmann: I feel as fit as I ever have before

In the 60th minute of the home game against Hertha BSC last Saturday (5/10), Lino Tempelmann came onto the pitch for Christopher Antwi-Adjei. It was the midfielder’s 102nd appearance in his professional career and a special one too, marking the end of several months on the sidelines with due to injury.

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Kees van Wonderen: We’ve made good progress already

The Royal Blues are back in league action this Saturday afternoon (19/10) away at Hannover 96 at 13:00 CEST. It will be the first competitive game in charge for new head coach Kees van Wonderen.

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Training resumes ahead of trip to Hanover

The Royal Blues resumed training on Monday (14/10) ahead of Saturday’s game away at Hannover 96 (19/10). Ibrahima Cissé did not take part in today’s session.

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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.