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1-1 draw away to Karlsruher SC

FC Schalke 04 and Karlsruhe SC shared the points on Saturday afternoon (26/2). Simon Terodde’s goal was cancelled out by Kyoung-rok Choi’s for the hosts.

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Almost a full squad to choose from for Dimitrios Grammozis against KSC

Schalke 04 travel to the BBBank Wildpark this Saturday to face Karlsruhe SC (13:30 CET). The team from Baden ran away 2-1 winners when the sides met at the VELTINS-Arena earlier in the season, but this time, the fans can hope for a better outcome. “From the very first minute, we need to show that we want to win the game,” urged Dimitrios Grammozis.

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The perfect week for Florian Flick

“It couldn’t have gone any better for me,” Florian Flick said after the 2-0 home win against SC Paderborn. The 21-year-old was able to cap off a perfect week with a spot in the starting XI and an assist against SCP, after having extended his contract at the start of the week.

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Darko Churlinov: The missed chance motivated me even more

Darko Churlinov made it 2-0 against SC Paderborn in the 74th minute, having missed a great chance to score 14 minutes earlier. The winger had the goal at his mercy at the back post, but only hit the woodwork. Schalke’s number 7 didn’t let that get him down, though.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: The lads fought hard and got their reward

After a 2-0 win over SC Paderborn 07 on Friday night (18/2), Dimitrios Grammozis was happy with both the result and his team’s performance. Lukas Kwasniok, his Paderborn counterpart, was also pleased with his side’s display, but understandably not the scoreline. Goalkeeper Martin Fraisl and Danny Latza, back from an operation on his appendix, also spoke to the media after the game.

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Schalke defeat Paderborn 2-0 at home

FC Schalke 04 condemned SC Paderborn 07 to their first away defeat this season on Friday night (18/2), winning 2-0 at the VELTINS-Arena. Marius Bülter (22’) and Darko Churlinov (74’) got the goals for Dimitrios Grammozis’ men. The woodwork was struck three times in total by both sides to prevent more goals.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: Be self-critical, focus on what's ahead and deliver a better performance

FC Schalke 04 have one aim in mind as they get set to welcome SC Paderborn 07 to the VELTINS-Arena on Friday night (18/2, 18:30 CET): picking up all three points. 10,000 fans will be able to attend the match against SCP, who have proven to be a real force on the road this term. “We want to show a different side to our game than we did in Düsseldorf recently,” said Dimitrios Grammozis, adding “I’m confident that we will be able to do so.”

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Rouven Schröder: Focused, but not overly reflective

As the weekend of training ahead of the weekend’s match against Paderborn begins, Schalke have some things to work on following the recent defeat to Düsseldorf. A poor performance and 2-1 defeat on Sunday (13/2) in the Federal State capital was analysed in detail the day after.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: We cannot perform like that

Two head coaches, two different moods. Dimitrios Grammozis was frustrated with the result and his team’s performance after the 2-1 defeat to Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sunday (13/2). New Fortuna coach Daniel Thioune, on the other hand, was really pleased with his side. Malick Thiaw and Martin Fraisl also gave their opinions on the game after the final whistle.

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S04 lose 2-1 in Düsseldorf

FC Schalke 04’s five-game unbeaten run came to an end with a 2-1 defeat at Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sunday (13/2). Blendi Idrizi put Schalke ahead just before the break (43’), however the hosts turned the game around in the second half through goals from Khaled Narey (47’) and Rouwen Hennings (56’).

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Victor Pálsson: We are a team, both on and off the pitch

After 21 matchdays played, things are still tight in the table. Just two points separate first and sixth place at the moment. FC Schalke 04 and Victor Pálsson remain right in the thick of the title race, something that helps to motivate the team. “Every game is like a small final, and you shouldn’t give any points up easily,” said the Iceland international.

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Difficult decisions for Dimitrios Grammozis

FC Schalke 04, unbeaten so far in the second half of the season, will come up against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sunday (13/2) at 13:30 CET, with the hosts without a point or even a goal in 2022. Dimitrios Grammozis is looking forward to the away game and is hopeful of collecting another three points with his side.

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