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Karel Geraerts: It’s going to be an intense affair

FC Schalke 04 are finally back at home. After four weeks on the road, the Royal Blues will host 1. FC Köln at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (13:30 CEST).

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Shakhtar Donetsk to host Bayern München at the VELTINS-Arena

Thursday’s Champions League draw, which took place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, saw Shakhtar Donetsk’s opponents be decided. Alongside Bayern München, the Ukrainian champions will host last season’s Europa League winners Atalanta, Swiss champions Young Boys, and French side Stade Brest at the VELTINS-Arena.

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S04 and Timo Baumgartl agree to dissolve contract

FC Schalke 04 and Timo Baumgartl have agreed to immediately dissolve the centre-back’s contract at the club, which was due to run until 2025. Both sides have agreed to keep the details of the agreement undisclosed.

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Duo working individually, Bayindir absent from training

The Royal Blues have begun preparations for Sunday’s home game against 1. FC Köln (1/9, 13:30 CEST). Here is the latest update from the training ground.

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Christopher Antwi-Adjei: It’s good that Kenan was stood in the right spot

New arrival Christopher Antwi-Adjei combined perfectly with captain Kenan Karaman for the equaliser on Sunday (25/8), earning a 2-2 draw and therefore a point in Magdeburg.

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Karel Geraerts on comebacks, character and successful debuts

Head coach Karel Geraerts and his Schalke squad were out on the training pitch for their first session of the week on Monday morning (26/8), less than 24 hours after the tense 2-2 draw against 1. FC Magdeburg. The Belgian also spoke about analysis and the team’s position after three 2. Bundesliga matches.

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Marc Wilmots: We have planned for many years ahead

FC Schalke 04 have announced four new signings in just the last few days, with Christopher Antwi-Adjei, Ilyes Hamache, Steve Noode and Mauro Zalazar all coming through the door. Marc Wilmots reported that the club are no longer planning to bring anyone else in, however changes to the squad could still be possible up until the transfer window’s conclusion on Friday (30/8).

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S04 to face NAC Breda in a friendly at the Parkstadion

FC Schalke 04 have arranged a friendly match to be played during the first international break of the season. On Wednesday, 4th September, head coach Karel Geraerts’ side will take on NAC Breda at the Parkstadion. Kick-off is at 18:00 CEST.

Friendly

Henning Matriciani joins Waldhof Mannheim on loan

Henning Matriciani has moved to third-division side SV Waldhof Mannheim on a season-long loan in order to get some match practice. The clubs have agreed to keep the details of the transfer undisclosed.

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Duo return to team training

Less than 24 hours after the 2-2 draw with 1. FC Magdeburg, preparations for the home clash with 1. FC Köln next Sunday (01/9, 13:30 CEST) began in Gelsenkirchen on Monday morning (26/8).

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Karel Geraerts: Both sides could have won it at the end

S04 head coach Karel Geraerts and his opposite number Christian Titz discussed the 1-1 draw on Sunday (25/8) at the Avnet Arena at the post-match press conference. The two coaches each saw good things from their respective sides, as well things to be worked on. Amin Younes also spoke to the media after his first competitive appearance for the club.

2. Bundesliga

Sylla and Karaman both score in 2-2 draw at Magdeburg

FC Schalke 04 picked up a point on Sunday (25/8) away to 1. FC Magdeburg on matchday 3. Kenan Karaman’s header in the 76th minute got S04 back on level terms after two home goals at the end of the first half had cancelled out Moussa Sylla’s opener.

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