Bundesliga

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Schalke slip to a 2-1 defeat in Bremen

Despite an improved performance and several good chances, FC Schalke 04 were beaten away at Werder Bremen on Saturday night (5/11). Niclas Füllkrug (30’) and Marvin Ducksch (76’) scored the goals for the home side. Dominick Drexler pulled one back a minute before the end for S04.

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Thomas Reis: It’s possible to get something from every game

In the clash between the two promoted sides, FC Schalke 04 take on the challenge of SV Werder Bremen on Saturday (5/11, 18:30 CET). For head coach Thomas Reis, the opposition aren’t an unknown entity, having already faced them this season with his former club VfL Bochum. Unlike two months ago – in which the game ended with a Werder win thanks to two late goals – the head coach would like to have added to his own points tally this time when the final whistle goes.

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Marius Bülter: We have to start picking up points

It was an improved performance in the home game against SC Freiburg last Sunday (30/10), but S04 still slipped to a 2-0 defeat. Forward Marius Bülter is hoping to get back on track this Saturday night (5/11) away to fellow promoted side SV Werder Bremen. A win would be huge for Schalke for both the table and the team’s confidence levels.

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FC Schalke 04's winter schedule

Due to the FIFA World Cup, the Bundesliga is ending for 2022 in the middle of November. FC Schalke 04 will play their last competitive game of the year on Saturday, 12th November. The Royal Blues will take performance tests on 15th November, before two weeks of holiday follows for the team.

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Thomas Reis: We defended carelessly for the first goal

Schalke were unable to pick up any points on Sunday evening (30/10) and lost 2-0 against SC Freiburg. Head coach Thomas Reis as well as Cedric Brunner and Sebastian Polter spoke to the media after the game at the VELTINS Arena.

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Vincenzo Grifo scores twice as S04 lose home game against Freiburg

FC Schalke 04 lost 2-0 against SC Freiburg on Sunday (30/10). Vincenzo Grifo was the key man for Freiburg, scoring in additional time at the end of the first half, before guaranteeing the points with a second half goal.

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Matchdays 17 to 19 confirmed

The German Football League (DFL) confirmed the kick-off times for matchdays 17 to 19 on Thursday (27/10). The Royal Blues will play on a Tuesday night, a Sunday afternoon and a Saturday evening.

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Thomas Reis: We need to be proud to wear these colours and be motivated to achieve

The new head coach of Schalke 04 Thomas Reis greeted the club with hearty “Glück auf!” at his first press conference on Thursday afternoon. Three days before taking on SC Freiburg on Sunday (30th October, 17:30 CEST), the 49-year-old fielded questions from the many journalists who were present – and made his excitement for his new job clear to see.

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Matthias Kreutzer: Play like this again and then get what we deserve

Despite an improve performance, Schalke lost 2-1 away to Hertha BSC on Sunday evening (23/10). Interim coach Matthias Kreutzer and defenders Mehmet Can Aydin and Cedric Brunner spoke to the media after the game in the capital.

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S04 lose 2-1 at Hertha after conceding late on

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 2-1 away to Hertha BSC on matchday 11 on Sunday night (23/10). Lucas Tousart put the home team ahead, but his goal was cancelled out by Florent Mollet’s late equaliser. Wilfried Kanga then got a winning goal just before the final whistle for Hertha.

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Rouven Schröder: Go through thick and thin for this club

Ahead of Sunday’s away game against Hertha BSC (23/10, 17:30 CEST), sporting director Rouven Schröder spoke about current events at the club, including the search for a new head coach and expectations going into the match in Berlin.

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Matthias Kreutzer: We need to be more dangerous going forward and more stable at the back

Interim head coach Matthias Kreutzer will lead Schalke 04 into Sunday’s (23/10) game against Hertha BSC in Berlin. The two sides will go head to head at 17:30 CEST.