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Miron Muslic: We’re facing one of Germany’s top teams

After a three-week break from competitive action, Bundesliga football returns this weekend. FC Schalke 04 travel to SC Freiburg on Sunday (11/10) to finish off matchday 5. Kick off at the Europa-Park Stadion is at 17:30 CEST. “We’re looking forward to the challenge as we come up against a side sitting in third at the moment,” said Miron Muslic ahead of the clash with SCF, who remain unbeaten this season.

Bundesliga

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Junior Adamu: As a kid, you dream about moments like that

Doing keepie-uppies, joking around with his teammates and clearly enjoying himself, Junior Adamu has been all smiles in Schalke training this week – and with good reason. The 25-year-old scored his first goal for Austria during the international break. In an interview with schalke04.de, the striker discusses what that moment in Vienna meant to him, the special celebration he had been saving for the occasion and what he makes of facing former club SC Freiburg this weekend.

Interview

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Wins for Aouchiche and Hwang, Ayhan reaches play-offs

Three Schalke players were still in action for their national teams on Tuesday (6/10), as the international break drew to a close. Adil Aouchiche (Algeria), Hee Chan Hwang (South Korea) and Mertcan Ayhan (Türkiye U21) all started for their respective sides. schalke04.de has summarised all the key moments from the trio’s matches.

Internationals

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Timo Becker back in team training

Schalke begin preparations for their away game against SC Freiburg on Wednesday (7/10), with Timo Becker set to return to team training after recently being sidelined with an ankle injury.

Team

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Nikola Katic and Bosnia and Herzegovina defeat Poland

Nikola Katic and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national side rounded off the first international break of the season on Monday (5/10), picking up points in the UEFA Nations League against Poland in Zenica. The Schalke defender helped his team to a 1-0 victory.

Internationals

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Satoshi Tanaka features in Kirin Cup win for Japan

The Japan national side won the Kirin Cup on Monday (5/10), beating New Zealand 2-1 in the final. Satoshi Tanaka came on in the closing stages of the match to make his third appearance for the Samurai Blue.

Internationals

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Wöber subbed on as Austria remain unbeaten in the Nations League

Austria remain unbeaten in the UEFA Nations League after a 1-1 draw against Kosovo on Sunday (4/10). Maximilian Wöber was subbed in the 77th minute, with Austria netting an equaliser shortly after. Junior Adamu, who had been on the scoresheet in the 3-1 win in the reverse fixture against Kosovo, was an unused substitute.

Internationals

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Ron Schallenberg: Step it up a notch against Freiburg

For Ron Schallenberg, Saturday’s friendly against Austria Lustenau (3/10) represented not only an opportunity to pick up game time, but also valuable experience. “We won and kept a clean sheet, which are two very positive things,” the midfielder said afterwards. Like teammate Vitalie Becker, Schallenberg is now also turning his attention back to the upcoming games in the Bundesliga.

Friendly

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Sylla header seals 1-0 friendly win at Austria Lustenau

Schalke played their second friendly of the current international break on Saturday (3/10), taking on Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Lustenau. Moussa Sylla’s 68th-minute header proved the difference at the SUN MINIMEAL Arena as the Royal Blues secured a deserved 1-0 victory.

Friendly

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Džeko bows out as Bosnia and Herzegovina draw with Sweden

Edin Džeko made his final appearance for Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday evening (2/10), bringing the curtain down on a remarkable international career. The country’s record appearance-maker started against Sweden at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica and was substituted in the 63rd minute to a huge ovation. The UEFA Nations League game finished 1-1, with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s equaliser coming from a cross aimed towards Nikola Katic.

Internationals

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Second-division champions meet as S04 head to Lustenau with captain Kenan Karaman

Schalke will look to keep up their match sharpness and put on an entertaining game for the travelling supporters when they face Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Lustenau in a friendly on Saturday (3/10, 15:00 CEST). The match will be played at the SUN MINIMEAL Arena, named after one of Schalke’s partners.

Friendly

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Edin Džeko set for 152nd and final international appearance

It promises to be an emotional night, both for the supporters in the stands at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica and, above all, for Edin Džeko himself. After almost two decades with the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, the striker will represent his country for the final time when they face Sweden in the UEFA Nations League on Friday (2/10, 20:45 CEST). The long-serving captain will bring the curtain down on his international career after the game.

Internationals

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