2. Bundesliga

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Ron Schallenberg: We need to start performing

After the defeat at home to Darmstadt and the subsequent change in head coach, Schalke’s focus has now switched to the away game against Preußen Münster this Saturday night (28/9). Following Tuesday’s (24/9) training session, Ron Schallenberg spoke about the team chemistry and the upcoming fixture.

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Darmstadt come from behind to win 5-3 at Schalke

The Royal Blues blew a 3-0 lead on Friday night (20/9) at home to SV Darmstadt 98, eventually losing 5-3.

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Karel Geraerts: We need to start rewarding our efforts again

After two losses in a row, FC Schalke 04 are hoping to get back to winning ways against SV Darmstadt 98 at the VELTINS-Arena on Friday (20/9, kick-off 18:30 CEST). “We are determined to win this home game,” says Karel Geraerts. The head coach has seen a very committed team in training this week so far, ahead of the encounter. “We’ve been very focused in our work,” explained the Belgian.

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Ron Schallenberg: There were one or two moments where we should have shot

Head coach Karel Geraerts, captain Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg gave their thoughts on the 2-0 defeat at Karlsruher SC on Friday night (13/9).

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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.