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Soufiane El-Faouzi: Every player in our squad matters

Soufiane El-Faouzi was one of the standout performers at the VELTINS-Arena in the 1-0 home win over Karlsruher SC on Easter Sunday (5/4) – and not just because he covered more than 14 kilometres. The 23-year-old repeatedly helped drive Schalke forward and once again showed why he has started every game so far this season.

2. Bundesliga

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Vitalie Becker back in team training

Vitalie Becker took the next step in his recovery on Wednesday (8/4) as the left-back completed the full training session with the team. The 21-year-old, whose last appearance came on matchday 18 in Berlin, had already been partially integrated into team training last week.

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Schalke 04 extend assistant coach Tim Hoogland’s contract

Tim Hoogland is staying at Schalke, with the club extending his contract as assistant coach by three years to 2029. The 40-year-old has been rewarded for the work he has done so far, including acting as an important link between the first team and the Knappenschmiede, as well as overseeing the Knappen’s set pieces. Hoogland joined the first-team coaching staff from the U19s in November 2024.

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Bryan Lasme: Give everything for this team

Bryan Lasme had at least a couple of reasons to be cheerful on Easter Sunday (5/4). Not only did the forward enjoy a return to action following a spell out injured for multiple months, but he also got to enjoy the jubilant celebrations at the VELTINS-Arena following Schalke’s 1-0 win over visitors Karlsruher SC.

2. Bundesliga

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Youri Mulder: It was a top team effort to find a way through

After the 1-0 win over Karlsruher SC on Easter Sunday (5/4), director of professional football Youri Mulder spoke of his satisfaction with S04’s performance, particularly praising the way the Knappen overcame the challenges they faced with admirable determination and resilience.

2. Bundesliga

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Miron Muslic: We believed the goal would come

The Royal Blues beat Karlsruher SC 1-0 on Sunday (5/4). Speaking after the game, head coaches Miron Muslic and Christian Eichner shared their thoughts at the post-match press conference, while Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg also gave their reaction in the Mixed Zone.

2. Bundesliga

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S04 deservedly beat KSC 1-0

FC Schalke 04 defeated Karlsruher SC 1-0 at home on Easter Sunday (5/4). Kenan Karaman scored the only goal of the game (72’) at the VELTINS-Arena to keep the Royal Blues top on 55 points.

2. Bundesliga

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Ron Schallenberg: Full faith in the quality of the team

Slowly but surely, we’re approaching the finish line of the 2025/26 season. The Royal Blues will undoubtedly be full of drive and determination as they approach a high-stakes Easter Sunday (5/4) clash with Karlsruher SC, kicking off at the VELTINS-Arena at 13:30 CEST. “We want to get as much out of the next seven weeks as we possibly can,” said Ron Schallenberg.

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Miron Muslic: Our approach is clear – we’re playing to win

The season run-in will get underway this Sunday (5/4, 13:30 CEST), as FC Schalke 04 welcome Karlsruher SC to a sold-out VELTINS-Arena. “I’m looking forward to all of our remaining games, starting with the one against KSC,” said head coach Miron Muslic.

2. Bundesliga

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World Cup qualification secured, place at the U19 European Championship sealed and debut at U21 level

Edin Džeko, Nikola Katic, Mertcan Ayhan and Mika Wallentowitz were all in action for their national teams on Tuesday (31/3). schalke04.de has rounded up how the quartet got on.

Internationals

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Edin Džeko undergoing thorough medical examinations, Dylan Leonard completes parts of team training

S04 fans were able to watch preparations for the Easter Sunday clash with Karlsruher SC during Wednesday’s public training session (1/4). Those who were away with their national teams during the international break were not yet involved.

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Aouchiche makes his Algeria debut

Adil Aouchiche made his senior Algeria debut on Friday evening (27/3) as the Schalke midfielder helped celebrate a 7-0 win over Guatemala. Mika Wallentowitz was also on the winning side with Germany’s U19s in EURO qualifying on Saturday (28/3).

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