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Miron Muslic: We want to take this opportunity to do better

FC Schalke 04 play away against 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday afternoon (20/9) at 13:00 CEST. Ahead of the sixth league game of the season, head coach Miron Muslic discussed the trip to the Avnet Arena and his own squad’s development.

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Timo Becker: A 50-50 game decided by a single goal

In an even contest on Saturday (13/9), one goal made the difference. The Royal Blues succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Holstein Kiel at the VELTINS-Arena. The unlucky Timo Becker deflected Alexander Bernhardsson’s shot past goalkeeper Loris Karius and into his own net in the sixth minute of the match.

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Miron Muslic: We will regroup and focus on what’s ahead

Following the 1-0 defeat at home to Holstein Kiel on Saturday afternoon (13/9), head coach Miron Muslic and his opposite number Marcel Rapp discussed the close game at the post-match press conference. Schalke captain Kenan Karaman also gave his thoughts after the final whistle.

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S04 beaten 1-0 at home by Holstein Kiel

FC Schalke 04 suffered a 1-0 defeat at home against Holstein Kiel on Saturday (13/9). Alexander Bernhardsson’s goal, courtesy of a Timo Becker deflection, secured all three points for the visitors at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena.

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Miron Muslic: A really tough side to play when we get the fans behind us

Following last week’s international break, FC Schalke 04 host Holstein Kiel at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (13/9) at 13:00 CEST. Miron Muslic spoke to the press on Thursday afternoon about the clash with the Storks.

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Mertcan Ayhan on useful advice from three ‘beasts’

Three days before his 19th birthday, Mertcan Ayhan was the only outfield player to remain on the pitch for the full 90 minutes in the friendly against Borussia Mönchengladach on Friday (5/9). The Schalke academy product impressed in the middle of the back-three against the Bundesliga side, putting in a solid performance despite his young age.

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Matchdays 8 to 14 scheduled

The DFL announced the exact dates and times for matchdays 8 to 14 on Thursday (4/9). FC Schalke 04 will play three games on a Friday, three on a Saturday and one on a Sunday during this period.

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Loris Karius: Important to keep a clean sheet for as long as possible to stay in the game

The 1-0 victory over Dresden was not only Schalke’s third win in just four league games, but also their first clean sheet in the 2. Bundesliga this season. Goalkeeper Loris Karius played a key role throughout the 90 minutes and spoke of a “good feeling” afterwards.

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Kenan Karaman: That was a clear decision for me

FC Schalke 04 picked up their third win of the season with a 1-0 victory away at Dynamo Dresden on Sunday (31/08). After the game, schalke04.de gathered the coaches’ thoughts, as well as reactions from captain Kenan Karaman and director of professional football, Youri Mulder.

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Late penalty seals 1-0 win for Schalke in Dresden

Schalke claimed a 1-0 away victory at Dynamo Dresden on Sunday (31/08), with captain Kenan Karaman converting a decisive late penalty after an intense battle throughout at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.

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Miron Muslic: It’s crucial that we keep a cool head and stay focused

On Sunday (31/8), the Royal Blues travel to Dynamo Dresden for their fourth game of the 2. Bundesliga season, kicking off at 13.30 CEST. Head coach Miron Muslic looks ahead to the challenge in the Saxon capital.

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Finn Porath: A minute after my first conversation with Frank Baumann I had Timo on the phone

His first outing in FC Schalke 04 colours could hardly have gone better. Finn Porath came on against local rivals VfL Bochum on Saturday (23/8) and made an immediate impact, assisting an important equaliser and helping his teammates to turn the game around.

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