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Club statement following public comments made by Kees van Wonderen

The club management discussed the comments made by Kees van Wonderen on Saturday night in an internal meeting held on Easter Sunday (20/04). Frank Baumann, who will assume the role of board member for sport from 1st June, was also involved. As part of these discussions, there was of course direct communication with the head coach.

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Tobias Mohr: Carry this attitude into our final games of the season

After 10-man Schalke battled hard to draw 2-2 against Hamburger SV on Saturday night (19/4), head coach Kees van Wonderen and Tobias Mohr gave their thoughts on the game, as well as HSV boss Merlin Polzin.

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10-man Schalke earn hard-fought point against HSV

A spirited performance from FC Schalke 04 on Saturday night (19/4) in front of 62,077 fans at the VELTINS-Arena saw them draw 2-2 against Hamburger SV despite having Kenan Karaman sent off in just the third minute. After Ron Schallenberg headed S04 into an early lead, Emir Sahiti’s double at the end of the first half put the league leaders in front, only for Moussa Sylla to head in a late equaliser for the Royal Blues.

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Kees van Wonderen: We want a positive reaction after the Regensburg game

FC Schalke 04 will host league leaders Hamburger SV on Saturday night (19/4) at the VELTINS-Arena. The 115th competitive meeting between the two clubs will kick off at 20:30 CEST. So far, both teams have won 44 times, with the other 26 fixtures ending in draws.

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Janik Bachmann and Christopher Antwi-Adjei complete parts of team training

FC Schalke 04 are busy preparing for Saturday’s home game against Hamburger SV (19/4, 20:30 CEST). Ahead of the game against the current league leaders, head coach Kees van Wonderen was able to welcome two players back to the training pitch. Janik Bachmann, who had been sidelined with a calf issue recently, and Christopher Antwi-Adjei (thigh) were both able to complete parts of today’s team session.

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Kees van Wonderen: There was nothing good about today’s performance

S04 head coach Kees van Wonderen criticised both himself and his players after the final whistle in Regensburg on Sunday (13/4). On the other hand, Jahn boss Andreas Patz was extremely pleased with his team’s important victory. Captain Kenan Karaman also gave his thoughts after the 2-0 defeat.

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S04 beaten 2-0 away at SSV Jahn Regensburg

FC Schalke 04 lost in Regensburg on Sunday afternoon (13/4). The hosts SSV Jahn won 2-0 at the Jahnstadion thanks to goals from Christian Kühlwetter and Dejan Galjen.

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Kees van Wonderen: We know what we’re up against

FC Schalke 04 travel to last-placed SSV Jahn Regensburg on Sunday at 13:30 CEST (13/04). A win against the newly-promoted team would see the Royal Blues reach the 40-point mark: “We’re going into the game with that clear goal in our minds,” said Kees van Wonderen, who warned against underestimating the opponents, despite their struggles this season.

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Matthias Tillmann: Lead the club together with clarity, courage and conviction

The club’s board – which currently consists of CEO Matthias Tillmann and Christina Rühl-Hamers – will gain a third member from 1st June onwards. In an interview with schalke04.de, Tillmann spoke about his excitement to work with Frank Baumann, the future allocation of tasks among the board and the club’s overall strategy.

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Frank Baumann: I will take on responsibility

Frank Baumann will start his new role as board member for sport at the Royal Blues on 1st June. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 49-year-old talked about his new job at Schalke, conversations prior to signing his contract, his future work alongside the rest of the board and sporting management, his career so far and his to-do list before he officially begins his role.

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Taylan Bulut one of three players back in team training

Preparations for Sunday’s away game against SSV Jahn Regensburg are well underway. Taylan Bulut, who was unable to complete a full training session with his teammates before the Ulm game due to illness and a leg injury, was back in full training on Wednesday (9/4).

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Frank Baumann appointed as FC Schalke 04’s new board member for sport

Experienced strategist Frank Baumann is the Royal Blues’ new board member for sport. The 49-year-old signed a long-term contract last weekend and will start his role on 1st June, taking on responsibility for the club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams. The supervisory board of FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. unanimously granted Baumann the mandate for the sporting department during an extraordinary meeting on Sunday (6/4) at the Hans-Sachs-Haus, the town hall of the city of Gelsenkirchen.