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Loris Karius: It gives you that extra push

On Saturday (23/8), Loris Karius’ penalty save played a huge part in FC Schalke 04 picking up all three points against local rivals VfL Bochum. The crowd at the VELTINS-Arena were on their feet for the first time when the goalkeeper kept out Kevin Vogt’s 25th-minute spot kick on a special evening for the Royal Blues. The 32-year-old himself did not initially realise the impact that this had.

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Miron Muslic: Sometimes you need a special moment

Head coach Miron Muslic and his counterpart at VfL Bochum, Dieter Hecking, looked back on an intense game during the post-match press conference on Saturday (23/8). Schalke captain Kenan Karaman also spoke to the media from the mixed zone. schalke04.de have summed up all the key quotes from the trio.

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S04 fight back to win 2-1 against VfL Bochum

FC Schalke 04 won 2-1 against VfL Bochum on Saturday evening (23/8), their second straight victory at the VELTINS-Arena this season. Gerrit Holtmann had put the visitors ahead in the 65th minute, before goals from Hasan Kuruçay (76’) and substitute Bryan Lasme (79’) saw the Royal Blues turn the game around.

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Hasan Kuruçay: I’d never seen 1,000 fans at training before

Saturday’s game (23/8) against VfL Bochum won’t be Hasan Kuruçay’s first at the VELTINS-Arena, though it will be his first match there as a Royal Blue. The defender suffered a 1-0 defeat with Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2023/24 season in Gelsenkirchen and is now hoping to taste success there tomorrow night.

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Miron Muslic: Play with aggression and at a high intensity from the first second

FC Schalke 04 host local rivals VfL Bochum at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena on Saturday night (23/8, 20:30 CEST). “We’re delighted to be back at home after two consecutive away games,” said coach Miron Muslic. “We’re looking to take all three points.”

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Kenan Karaman: Small mistakes made the difference

Miron Muslic, Soufiane El-Faouzi and Kenan Karaman spoke to the media after the 1-0 defeat at 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday (9/8).

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S04 defeated by penalty away in Kaiserslautern

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 1-0 away by 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday night (9/8). Marlon Ritter’s penalty in the second half decided the matchday 2 clash.

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Miron Muslic: Focus on ourselves and our principles

Buoyed by the 2-1 opening game victory against Hertha BSC, FC Schalke 04 will face 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday (9/8) at 20:30 CEST. “The next highlight is waiting for us,” said Miron Muslic, who expects an intense atmosphere at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion. “We’re ready for it. We have respect, but no fear.” Instead, the build-up is dominated by excitement for a challenging game.

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Vitalie Becker: I’ve worked towards this moment for many years

For more than 12 years, Vitalie Becker has been a Royal Blue. Aged eight, he switched from SV Zweckel to the U9s at FC Schalke 04, and the left-footer has since come through the ranks of every youth team at the Knappenschmiede. On Friday (1/8), he finally fulfilled his big dream against Hertha BSC. “I’ve worked towards this moment for many years,” said the 20-year-old, who was named in the starting XI against the Berliners and was able to celebrate his professional debut.

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Loris Karius: Moments like this are exactly why I wanted to remain here

Loris Karius was able to enjoy the atmosphere created by the Schalke fans during their 2-1 win against Hertha BSC on Friday evening (1/8), with the goalkeeper listing their support as one of the reasons the Royal Blues were able to get the season off to a wining start.

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Peter Remmert: The craziest way I’ve ever set up a goal

Friday night’s (1/8) opening game of the new 2. Bundesliga season against Hertha BSC could hardly have gone any better for youngster Peter Remmert. The striker was handed his first start for the club and assisted the opening goal in a 2-1 win. The only thing that was missing for the 20-year-old was a goal for himself at the sold-out VELTINS-Arena – and he actually missed a good chance for his maiden first-team goal just before the break.

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Miron Muslic: I’m extremely proud of the team

In his first competitive game in charge of FC Schalke 04, Miron Muslic recorded his first victory on Friday night (1/8) against Hertha BSC. Following the 2-1 win to start the season, the 42-year-old discussed the game together with Hertha coach Stefan Leitl at the post-match press conference. Timo Becker and Christopher Antwi-Adjei also spoke to the media.

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