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Frank Kramer: We believe we can win the game with our fans behind us

More than 12 years since the last competitive meeting between the two sides, FC Schalke 04 and VfL Bochum will meet in the Bundesliga this Saturday (10/9, 18:30 CEST). Both teams will be desperate to pick up their first win of the new league season.

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Sepp van den Berg: I have felt at home from the first day

Zwolle, Liverpool, Preston, back to Liverpool and now Gelsenkirchen. Sepp has now been a Royal Blue for over a week. In the game against VfB Stuttgart the loan signing from Liverpool made his debut in the centre of defence. The Dutchman looks back on the 1-1 draw against Stuttgart with mixed emotions.

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Rouven Schröder: We now have a team that is growing together

Schalke had to settle for a draw despite having an extra man for the last 25 minutes in Stuttgart. The Knappen would have obviously preferred to have taken all three points, but nevertheless, there were more positives than negatives performance-wise in the eyes of Rouven Schröder – especially when considering the 6-1 loss to Union last week.

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Frank Kramer: A disciplined and committed performance

FC Schalke 04 drew 1-1 away to VfB Stuttgart on Saturday afternoon (3/9). The Royal Blues were happy to take a point, though they will be frustrated not to have won the game after late chances. schalke04.de has summarised the most important quotes from both coaches and Dominick Drexler.

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Terodde on the scoresheet in 1-1 draw at Stuttgart

FC Schalke 04 collected a point away to VfB Stuttgart on Saturday (3/9). Simon Terodde cancelled out Chris Führich’s opener for the hosts. Schalke had a few decent chances late on to win it, with Stuttgart playing the last 20 minutes or so with ten men.

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Frank Kramer: We need to be compact, but at the same time proactive

With the game against 1. FC Union Berlin in the rear-view mirror, focus now fully lies on Schalke’s upcoming task on Saturday (3/9, 15:30 CEST) as they visit VfB Stuttgart. “Of course, we had to come to terms with the 6-1 defeat. But then it was all about getting our heads up and being ready for training. We’ve done that well and worked very hard this week,” reports head coach Frank Kramer with a week of training behind his side.

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Timings confirmed for matchdays 8 and 9

The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) announced the timings for Bundesliga matchdays 8 and 9 on Thursday afternoon, with the dates and kick-off times now confirmed for the games against Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen.

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Marius Bülter: It can happen once, but not four or five times

Marius Bülter had imagined that his first meeting with his former club would go rather differently. The striker scored his third goal of the season against Union Berlin, but it was ultimately not much consolation to the 29-year-old. "I don't think I've ever lost by such a high margin," said the forward. "It’s extremely painful and feels anything but good.

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Cedric Brunner: This really hurts

At the post-match press conference on Saturday, Frank Kramer and Union head coach Urs Fischer both commented on the game at the VELTINS-Arena. Cedric Brunner and Alexander Schwolow gave their opinions in front of the cameras on the 6-1 loss. Schalke04.de has summarised their statements.

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Schalke lose 6-1 at home to Union

It wasn't to be for Schalke as they were defeated 6-1 on Saturday afternoon. Marius Bülter brought the Royal Blues level from the spot just after the half-hour mark. Morten Thorsby (6'), Sheraldo Becker (36', 46'), Janik Haberer (45+3') and Sven Michel (87', 90') all scored for the visitors.

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Frank Kramer: We need togetherness between the players and the fans

After a hard-fought battle against Wolfsburg returned one point for the Royal Blues, Frank Kramer’s side will look to take all three at home to Union Berlin this Saturday (15:30 CEST).

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Alexander Schwolow: To get a clean sheet feels really good

Shortly after the final whistle, Rouven Schröder walked across the pitch at the Volkswagen Arena and lovingly held Alexander Schwolow by the face. The sporting director knew how significant the goalkeeper’s contribution had been to Schalke claiming a point. The Royal Blues fought passionately, and thanks to a number of strong saves by Schwolow, were able to come away with a point against Wolfsburg on Saturday (20.08).

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