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2-0 defeat away to KSC

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 2-0 at Karlsruher SC on Friday night (13/9). Budu Zivzivadze scored both goals for the home team.

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Karel Geraerts: We need to defend better as a unit

FC Schalke 04 are away at Karlsruher SC on matchday 5. Kick off on Friday night (13/9) is at 18:30 CEST.

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Saturday night fixtures against Hertha BSC and Hamburger SV

The DFL confirmed more exact dates and times on Thursday (5/9). FC Schalke 04 will play two games on a Friday, once on a Sunday and four times on a Saturday – including two matches at the primetime slot – from matchday 8 to 14.

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Kenan Karaman: We were too naïve

FC Schalke 04 lost 3-1 to 1. FC Köln on Sunday (1/9) in a game where both sides had good chances. We’ve gathered the most important quotes from head coaches Karel Geraerts and Gerhard Struber, as well as S04 captain Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg.

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Schalke fall to 3-1 defeat against Köln

Despite a myriad of chances, FC Schalke 04 were put to the sword by 1. FC Köln, losing 3-1 at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (1/9).

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Karel Geraerts: It’s going to be an intense affair

FC Schalke 04 are finally back at home. After four weeks on the road, the Royal Blues will host 1. FC Köln at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (13:30 CEST).

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Christopher Antwi-Adjei: It’s good that Kenan was stood in the right spot

New arrival Christopher Antwi-Adjei combined perfectly with captain Kenan Karaman for the equaliser on Sunday (25/8), earning a 2-2 draw and therefore a point in Magdeburg.

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Karel Geraerts on comebacks, character and successful debuts

Head coach Karel Geraerts and his Schalke squad were out on the training pitch for their first session of the week on Monday morning (26/8), less than 24 hours after the tense 2-2 draw against 1. FC Magdeburg. The Belgian also spoke about analysis and the team’s position after three 2. Bundesliga matches.

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Karel Geraerts: Both sides could have won it at the end

S04 head coach Karel Geraerts and his opposite number Christian Titz discussed the 1-1 draw on Sunday (25/8) at the Avnet Arena at the post-match press conference. The two coaches each saw good things from their respective sides, as well things to be worked on. Amin Younes also spoke to the media after his first competitive appearance for the club.

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Sylla and Karaman both score in 2-2 draw at Magdeburg

FC Schalke 04 picked up a point on Sunday (25/8) away to 1. FC Magdeburg on matchday 3. Kenan Karaman’s header in the 76th minute got S04 back on level terms after two home goals at the end of the first half had cancelled out Moussa Sylla’s opener.

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Karel Geraerts: We need to be more clinical

FC Schalke 04 are back in league action on Sunday (25/8) away to 1. FC Magdeburg. Kick off at the Avnet Arena will be at 13:30 CEST.

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Kenan Karaman on yesterday’s defeat and upcoming fixtures

Looking back at Saturday’s (10/8) match at the Max-Morlock-Stadion, FC Schalke 04 captain Kenan Karaman speaks about the game of two halves, adding that “it’s an extremely bitter defeat.”

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