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Dimitrios Grammozis: 10,000 fans – that makes us want more

Two weeks after the phenomenal 5-0 win away to FC Erzgebirge Aue, the Royal Blues have their next task within sight, a home fixture against SSV Jahn Regensburg on Saturday afternoon (5/2, 13:30 CET). The VELTINS-Arena will be able to host 10,000 fans this weekend, after a short-notice change to the Coronavirus protection measures was introduced.

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Danny Latza: You can see what a good group we have here

Danny Latza had barely been on the pitch six minutes when he latched onto Marvin Pieringer’s cross to score against Aue on Saturday (22.01). Just 12 minutes later, the half-time substitute headed in for his second. It was the first time since 2016 that Latza had scored twice in a game – back then he bagged a hat-trick for 1. FSV Mainz 05 against Hamburger SV.

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Andreas Vindheim: I couldn’t have dreamt of a better debut

With a hand in three goals and scoring one himself, Andreas Vindheim got his Schalke career off to a successful start in the 5-0 away win over Aue on Saturday (22/01). “I couldn’t have dreamt of a better debut,” said the 26-year-old Norwegian, who joined the club two weeks ago.

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Marvin Pieringer: We took advantage of the space and got our goals

Head coach Dimitrios Grammozis and his opposite number Marc Hensel spoke to the media after Schalke’s 5-0 win over FC Erzgebirge Aue on Saturday evening (22/1). Striker Marvin Pieringer also gave his opinion on the game.

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S04 win 5-0 away in Aue

FC Schalke 04 recorded their fifth away win of the season away to FC Erzgebirge Aue on Saturday night (22/1). Simon Terodde, Andreas Vindheim, Danny Latza (2) and Marvin Pieringer got the goals in a convincing 5-0 win.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: We’re travelling to Aue play our game

Schalke’s first away game of 2022 is at FC Erzgebirge Aue on Saturday (22/1) at 20:30 CET. Head coach Dimitrios Grammozis has all the players available from the Holstein Kiel game again, plus Marvin Pieringer, with the striker back after serving a suspension.

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Marius Lode: I'm a player that looks to get forward

Marius Lode has been a Royal Blue for about a week now, with the Norwegian making his first appearance for S04 in the home game against Holstein Kiel. The 28-year-old centre-back faced the media and spoke about the reasons for making the move to Schalke, his style of play and his role models.

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Martin Fraisl: Frustrated about the missed chances, but praise for the returning players

Even though FC Schalke 04 had more chances in Sunday’s game against Holstein Kiel (16/1), the Royal Blues had to settle for a draw (1-1). Goalkeeper Martin Fraisl was frustrated with the two dropped points, especially considering the pressure the team built up in the opening stages.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: We need to take our chances

Head coach Dimitrios Grammozis and his Kiel counterpart Marcel Rapp both spoke to the press after the 1-1 draw on Sunday (16/1). Martin Fraisl and Marius Bülter also gave their opinions on the game.

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1-1 draw at home to Holstein Kiel

FC Schalke 04 picked up a point in their first competitive game of 2022 at home to Holstein Kiel. The match on Sunday (16/1) at the VELTINS-Arena ended 1-1. Alexander Mühling put the visitors ahead with a stunner, which was later cancelled out by Simon Terodde’s equaliser in the 73rd minute.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: We need to push each other more

FC Schalke 04 will begin 2022 with a home game against Holstein Kiel on Sunday (16/1, 13:30 CET). Two new signings could feature for the Royal Blues this weekend. A number of players could make their return too after missing recent matches. Just 750 fans are allowed to attend the game at the VELTINS-Arena due to the latest Corona guidelines.

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Andreas Vindheim: I want to create chances and be successful with this team

The Royal Blues’ new number 16 has a name: Andreas Vindheim. The Norwegian, who recently signed for Schalke from Sparta Prague, spoke to the media following his second training session for the club on Wednesday (12.01), about his new home of Gelsenkirchen, his position and his aims. schalke04.de have all the latest from our new wide man.

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