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Emil Højlund suffering from muscular problems

FC Schalke 04’s attacker Emil Højlund will train individually in the coming days. The summer signing, who played 67 minutes across the opening two matchdays of the season, has a thigh muscle problem.

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Amin Younes back in parts of team training

Due to the high temperatures in Gelsenkirchen – it’s expected to be over 30 degrees this afternoon – the Royal Blues began their preparations for Saturday’s DFB-Pokal game at VfR Aalen early on Monday morning (12/8). Amin Younes was able to complete parts of the session after only working individually recently following a knee strain.

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Kenan Karaman on yesterday’s defeat and upcoming fixtures

Looking back at Saturday’s (10/8) match at the Max-Morlock-Stadion, FC Schalke 04 captain Kenan Karaman speaks about the game of two halves, adding that “it’s an extremely bitter defeat.”

2. Bundesliga

Karel Geraerts: The red card was a game changer

The four goals at the Max-Morlock-Stadion on Saturday (10/8) were not the only talking points after the final whistle. Ron Schallenberg’s controversial red card was also on everyone’s lips, with Karel Geraerts and FCN coach Miroslav Klose giving their thoughts on it at the post-match press conference. They also talked about what their respective sides did well and not so well. Ron Schallenberg commented on the incident himself in the mixed zone.

2. Bundesliga

S04 beaten 3-1 in Nürnberg after controversial red card

FC Schalke 04 lost at a sold-out Max-Morlock-Stadion on Saturday (10/8) despite a strong first half which saw the Royal Blues go into the break 1-0 up thanks to a goal from Ibrahima Cissé (45’). After a controversial red card for Ron Schallenberg in injury time of the first half, 1. FC Nürnberg turned the game around after the interval thanks to goals from Lukas Schleimer (47’), Caspar Jander (56’) and Rafael Lubach (76’).

2. Bundesliga

Karel Geraerts: Be focused and brave once again

FC Schalke 04's first away game of the 2024/25 will be a special one, with a trip to face 1. FC Nürnberg. Fans of both clubs have enjoyed a special friendship for many years now, making the match on Saturday afternoon one that many are eagerly anticipating (10/8, 13:00 CEST).

2. Bundesliga

FC Schalke 04 and Mike Büskens have come to a joint decision to part ways

FC Schalke 04 and Mike Büskens have come to a joint decision to part ways. It had already been agreed at the end of the 2023/24 season that Büskens would leave his role as assistant coach of the first team.

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Injured players near a return to action – Kalas and Bachmann in individual training

Tomas Kalas and Janik Bachmann are working individually in the gym at the start of the new week. Two other players have returned to the pitch as part of their rehabilitation programme.

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Moussa Sylla: Once again, my expectations have been exceeded

Two goals and one assist in a 5-1 victory: competitive debuts don’t get much better than that. “It was a fantastic start,” commented Moussa Sylla, FC Schalke 04’s new signing from French second-tier side Pau, before adding: “Of course it’s nice to score, but what counts at full time is that we are successful as a team.”

2. Bundesliga

Karel Geraerts: We can be happy tonight, but our focus turns to Nürnberg tomorrow

THE VELTINS-Arena was full of happy faces after Schalke’s 5-1 win over Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday night (3/8). Head coach Geraerts was also satisfied with the matchday 1 victory, unlike his opposite number Daniel Scherning. Captain Kenan Karaman and Justin Heekeren also spoke to the media after the game.

2. Bundesliga

S04 kick off new season with a 5-1 win at home against Braunschweig

FC Schalke 04 beat Eintracht Braunschweig 5-1 on Saturday night (3/8) at the VELTINS-Arena. Moussa Sylla and Kenan Karaman both scored twice on matchday 1 after Tobias Mohr had opened the scoring.

2. Bundesliga

FC Schalke 04 present new sleeve sponsor heatrex® GmbH

With their 2024/25 2. Bundesliga campaign set to get underway on Saturday evening (3/8), the Royal Blues are pleased to present their new sleeve sponsor. heatrex® GmbH, heat pump specialists for both retail and business clients, have agreed a two-year sponsorship deal with FC Schalke 04. The club’s new sleeve sponsor will be worn for the first time during Schalke’s opening game of the season against Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday evening (20:30 CEST).

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