Bundesliga

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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar: We’re making too many decisive mistakes

Both coaches spoke to the press after Gladbach’s 3-0 win auf Schalke on Saturday night (20/3). Klaas-Jan Huntelaar also gave his opinion on the defeat.

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Schalke lose 3-0 at home to Gladbach

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 3-0 by Borussia Mönchengladbach at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday evening (20/3). Lars Stindl opening the scoring in the first half, before Stefan Lainer added a second and then Frederik Rönnow scored an unlucky own goal.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: Find a good mix between strong defence and creating chances

Following the disappointing result in Wolfsburg, the Royal Blues’ attention has long since shifted to Mönchengladbach. “When I think back over the last week of training, I have a really strong sense of the lads’ will to make up for the disappointing result in Wolfsburg in the upcoming match,” says Dimitrios Grammozis ahead of the clash with the foals on Saturday (20th March), which will kick off at 18:30 CET in the VELTINS-Arena.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: Too many gifts in the second half

Both coaches agreed that Schalke made life tough for Wolfsburg in the first half on Saturday (13/3), however the hosts were clearly the dominant side after the break. Shkodran Mustafi also spoke to the media after the final whistle.

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Schalke beaten 5-0 at Wolfsburg

FC Schalke 04 lost away to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday afternoon (13/3). The Wolves went ahead after an unlucky own goal by Shkodran Mustafi (31’), before second-half goals from Wout Weghorst (51’), Ridle Baku (58’), Josip Brekalo (64’) and Maximilian Philipp (79’) sealed a convincing win.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: We have to maintain a good mentality in Wolfsburg

A tough task awaits Dimitrios Grammozis and his team as they travel to face VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday (15:30 CET), a side who are still unbeaten at home this season. “Nevertheless, we are not without a chance,” said the Royal Blues’ new head coach. “We’re travelling to Wolfsburg with the intention of playing good football and getting a positive result.”

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Frederik Rönnow’s impressive stats and new energy

After several weeks on the sidelines due to a groin injury, Frederik Rönnow returned between the posts for the Royal Blues against Mainz 05. The Dane impressed on his return to the VELTINS-Arena and kept a clean sheet. “I’m happy that I was able to help the team,” said the 28 year old.

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Kerim Calhanoglu: My teammates took the pressure off me

Left-back Kerim Calhanoglu made his first-team debut for FC Schalke 04 during Friday’s goalless draw at home to 1. FSV Mainz 05 (5/3). The 18-year-old, who had only featured for the U19s so far, put in a good performance. “I had butterflies in my stomach when I heard I was going to start the game,” he said after the game.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: We need to work on creating chances

Both head coaches spoke to the media after the goalless draw with 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Friday evening (5/3). Suat Serdar and Frederik Rönnow also gave their thoughts on the stalemate.

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Schalke play out a goalless draw with Mainz

The Royal Blues drew 0-0 with 1. FSV Mainz 05 in Dimitrios Grammozis’ first game in charge. Shkodran Mustafi had S04’s best chance in the first half, while the Zerofivers had the better opportunities across the 90 minutes.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: Being compact and setting up as a team

Just 72 hours after signing on the dotted line as FC Schalke 04’s new head coach, Dimitrios Grammozis approaches his first Bundesliga fixture. The 42-year-old Greek will be in the VELTINS-Arena dugout for our match against 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Friday (05/03, 20:30 CET).

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Michael Langer: We have to defend better as a team

Following the final whistle at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Saturday afternoon (27/2), Christian Gross and VfB coach Pellegrino Matarazzo gave their thoughts on the game along with S04 goalkeeper Michael Langer.