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Vitalie Becker starts for Germany U20s in win over Italy

Vitalie Becker and Germany U20s also won their second game of the international break, defeating Italy 4-0 on Tuesday (9/9) at the Stadion an der Kreuzeiche in Reutlingen.

Internationals

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Frank Baumann: A spine that gives us stability

Although the transfer window for incoming players in Germany closed on 1st September, FC Schalke 04 remained active last week. Martin Wasinski (loan to RFC Liège) and Pape Meïssa Ba (Widzew Łódź) both left the club. This week, the window will close in several other countries. schalke04.de took the opportunity to speak with board member for sport Frank Baumann about the key takeaways from recent months.

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Loris Karius back in training after dental operation

After recharging their batteries with three days off following the friendly in Mönchengladbach, the Royal Blues began preparations on Tuesday (9/9) for this weekend’s home game against Holstein Kiel.

Team

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Narrow defeat in World Cup qualifier for Moussa Sylla

Mali and Moussa Sylla were beaten 1-0 by Ghana in a World Cup qualifier on Monday (8/9). The Schalke striker came off the bench in the 81st minute, while Ibrahima Cissé wasn’t called upon.

Internationals

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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.

2. Bundesliga

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Christian Gomis: Exactly the right step

Christian Gomis made his first appearance for the Royal Blues in Friday’s (5/9) friendly against Borussia Mönchengladbach. The new signing from Winterthur was named in the starting XI for the 2-0 defeat to the Bundesliga side and put in a committed performance before being substituted after just over an hour.

Friendly

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Vitalie Becker records assist on debut for Germany U20s

Vitalie Becker enjoyed a successful debut for Germany U20s on Friday (5/9). Schalke’s academy product started for Hannes Wolf’s side and recorded an assist in a 5-1 win in Switzerland.

Internationals

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S04 fall to 2-0 friendly defeat in Mönchengladbach

FC Schalke 04 lost 2-0 in a friendly against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday afternoon (5/9). The match took place in front of 1,800 spectators at the Fohlenpark, with Luca Netz (6') and Franck Honorat (53') finding the back of the net for the Foals.

Friendly

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Pape Meïssa Ba moves to Widzew Lodz

Pape Meïssa Ba has completed a permanent move to Polish first-division side Widzew Lodz. The striker had joined the Royal Blues last winter, going on to feature in 13 matches (2 goals) in the second half of the 2024/25 season. The details of the transfer will remain undisclosed.

Team

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Christina Rühl-Hamers agrees long-term extension with FC Schalke 04

The FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. supervisory board has agreed to a long-term contract extension with Christina Rühl-Hamers, as announced on Friday (5/9). The board had previously unanimously passed the necessary resolution needed during their regular meeting. Rühl-Hamers will remain the longest-serving member of the club's current governing body, working alongside Matthias Tillmann (CEO) and Frank Baumann (board member for sport).

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Moussa Sylla makes substitute appearance in 3-0 World Cup qualifier win with Mali

The Malian national team came out on top 3-0 against Comoros in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday (4/9). Moussa Sylla was brought on in the 84th minute, while Ibrahima Cissé was an unused substitute in the game.

Internationals

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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.

2. Bundesliga

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