Bundesliga

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Matchdays 24-28 scheduled

The DFL scheduled matchdays 24 to 28 on Thursday (11/2). FC Schalke 04 will play once on a Friday, three times on a Saturday and one match on a Sunday during this timeframe.

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William: I felt right at home immediately

Right-back William has been at FC Schalke 04 for just over two weeks and has settled in quickly in Gelsenkirchen. “The lads helped me integrate right away and welcomed me with open arms,” said the Brazilian on loan from VfL Wolfsburg.

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Matthew Hoppe up for Rookie of the Month

Matthew Hoppe was in incredible form in January. The 19-year-old American scored a hat-trick against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, becoming the youngest player to do so for the Royal Blues in the Bundesliga. He then followed up the feat with goals in Frankfurt and against Köln.

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Ralf Fährmann: We defended set pieces badly

Both head coaches spoke to the media after Schalke’s 3-0 defeat to RB Leipzig on Saturday (6/2). Ralf Fährmann and Shkodran Mustafi also gave their thoughts on the game.

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S04 lose 3-0 at home to Leipzig

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 3-0 by RB Leipzig at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (6/2). Nordi Mukiele, Marcel Sabitzer and Willi Orban scored for the visitors.

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Christian Gross: We want to shake off our ‘unlucky losers’ tag

Schalke’s decent performance in the DFB-Pokal round of 16 at VfL Wolfsburg wasn’t enough for progression on Wednesday night. Nonetheless, head coach Christian Gross took the positives from the defeat, stressing ahead of the home game against RB Leipzig (6/2, 15:30 CET): “We want to shake off our ‘unlucky losers’ tag and win our games.”

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Timo Becker: We need to create our own luck and turn chances into goals

After the 1-0 defeat to Wolfsburg on Wednesday night (3 February), there is a mixture of disappointment and hopefulness in the Royal Blue camp. Naturally, the players and staff are disappointed about being knocked out of the DFB-Pokal, but the gutsy performance against Wolfsburg has given them hope for the ongoing relegation battle. "Everyone saw that we are capable of playing good football. We showed that from the first whistle until the last and created good chances against a strong opponent," said Timo Becker, focusing on the positives.

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Omar Mascarell: We need to stick together more than ever

Omar Mascarell scored his first goal for FC Schalke 04 in yesterday’s 1-1 draw at SV Werder Bremen (30/1). The 27-year-old Spaniard wasn’t able to fully enjoy his maiden goal though, with the Royal Blues failing to hold on to their lead.

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Christian Gross: A good point

After the 1-1 draw in Bremen on Saturday (30/1), both coaches agreed that the first half belonged to Christian Gross’ side, while Florian Kohfeldt’s team controlled the second. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar also spoke to the media after the final whistle at the Weserstadion.

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S04 draw 1-1 at Werder Bremen

FC Schalke 04 took a point from Saturday’s away game at the Weserstadion (30/1). Omar Mascarell put the Royal Blues ahead after 38 minutes, however the hosts were on top after the break and found an equaliser through Kevin Möhwald (77’).

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Christian Gross on a returnee, a new signing and a comeback

Winter signings Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and William could both make their debut against Werder Bremen on Saturday (30/1, 15:30 CET). The other man to join in January, Sead Kolasinac, could also make his comeback after missing out last week with a thigh injury. S04 head coach Christian Gross hasn’t decided on his final XI for tomorrow’s game, though.

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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar: The most important thing is for us to be successful

Exactly 1,351 days after his final appearance for FC Schalke 04, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will likely make his return in Royal Blue on Saturday in Bremen (30/1). It will be Huntelaar’s 176th appearance for Schalke. Head coach Christian Gross is planning to give the Dutchman a short cameo from the bench, after he missed out on the last two games with a calf injury.