Bundesliga

Matthew Hoppe: Turn this win into momentum

With the match ball gripped tightly in his right hand and his left holding up three fingers, Matthew Hoppe gave the camera a big grin as he walked from the pitch following Saturday’s 4-0 win over TSG Hoffenheim. The American had every reason to smile, with his hat-trick not only playing a huge role in the Royal Blues’ long-awaited victory, but also making Bundesliga history.

Bundesliga

Jan 10, 2021

Christian Gross: Our attacking football was enjoyable

Both head coaches spoke to the media after the 4-0 win over TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Saturday (9/1), as well as returnee Sead Kolasinac.

Bundesliga

Jan 9, 2021

Hoppe bags a hat-trick as S04 beat Hoffenheim 4-0

FC Schalke 04 won their first home game of 2021 at home to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Saturday (9/1) 4-0. Amine Harit assisted all three of Matthew Hoppe’s goals and added one himself to round off the win.

Bundesliga

Jan 9, 2021

Christian Gross: Being compact and becoming more efficient

Christian Gross is set to make his home debut as head coach of FC Schalke 04. On Saturday (9/1), his side will host TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at the VELTINS-Arena. Sead Kolasinac will be included in a matchday squad for the first time since his return, and has so far made a positive impression on Gross.

Bundesliga

Jan 8, 2021

Matchdays 19-23 scheduled – Revierderby on a Saturday night

The DFL announced further dates and kick-off times for Bundesliga matchdays 19-23 on Thursday (7/1). FC Schalke 04 will play on a Saturday for all of these fixtures, with two of these games coming at the primetime slot (18:30).

Bundesliga

Jan 7, 2021

Sead Kolasinac: I want to make my presence felt and take on responsibility

Three and a half years after his move from FC Schalke 04 to Arsenal, Sead Kolasinac is back in Gelsenkirchen, with the 27-year-old completing his first training session back with the Royal Blues on Tuesday. The defender was full of enthusiasm as he discussed the role played by Jochen Schneider, Norbert Elgert and Christian Gross in his decision to return to the club he loves.

Bundesliga

Jan 5, 2021

Christian Gross: The second goal killed us off

Christian Gross reflected on his first game in charge of the Royal Blues away to Hertha on Saturday (2/1). Hertha coach Bruno Labbadia and Alessandro Schöpf also spoke to the media after the game.

Bundesliga

Jan 2, 2021

S04 lose 3-0 away to Hertha BSC

FC Schalke 04 suffered a 3-0 loss in Berlin in Christian Gross’ first game in charge of the club. Matteo Guendouzi (36’), Jhon Cordoba (52’) and Krzysztof Piatek (80’) scored the goals for Hertha on Saturday night (2/1).

Bundesliga

Jan 2, 2021

Christian Gross: We’re focusing on us

Schalke’s first Bundesliga game of the new calendar year on Saturday, 2 January away to Hertha BSC (18:30 CET) will also be Christian Gross’s first game as the new Royal Blue head coach. The 66-year-old is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead and does not wish to spend too much time looking in the rear-view mirror. "It doesn’t help to always talk about the past. The future lies ahead of us, the new year is about to begin – let’s start it well," said the experienced football coach from Switzerland.

Bundesliga

Dec 30, 2020

Huub Stevens: Bielefeld profited from our mistakes

After the 1-0 defeat to Arminia Bielefeld, Huub Stevens and Amine Harit spoke to the press, as well as visiting coach Uwe Neuhaus.

Bundesliga

Dec 19, 2020

S04 lose 1-0 at home to Arminia Bielefeld

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 1-0 by Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday afternoon (19/12). A Fabian Klos header sealed the points for the visitors.

Bundesliga

Dec 19, 2020

Huub Stevens: Winning is the best medicine

Huub Stevens returns as head coach of the Royal Blues for the last two games of the calendar year. Ahead of the game on Saturday (19/12, 15:30 CET) against Arminia Bielefeld, the 67-year-old says that one task is particularly important. “We need to clear our heads. That won’t be easy. But I have some ideas of how we can do that together,” says the Dutchman.

Bundesliga

Dec 18, 2020