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Malick Thiaw: The team is more important than the individual

“You dream of this as a kid” – said Malick Thiaw after Friday night (30/10). The defender scored his first Bundesliga goal in the 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart, although this wasn’t the main thing on his mind after the game. “We wanted to win the game and didn’t manage to. As a result, my disappointment is greater than my joy over scoring.”

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Manuel Baum: Good with the ball but still struggling in the final third

Head coaches Manuel Baum and Pellegrino Matarazzo spoke about the draw between S04 and VfB Stuttgart on Friday night (30/10). Mark Uth also gave his thoughts after the game.

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Gonzalez cancels out Thiaw’s maiden Bundesliga goal – 1-1 vs. Stuttgart

FC Schalke 04 drew 1-1 with VfB Stuttgart on Friday night (30/10). Malick Thiaw headed the Royal Blues into the lead, before Nicolas Gonzalez grabbed a point for the away side from the spot.

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Manuel Baum: Self-confidence and possession are very closely linked

On Friday (30.10), FC Schalke 04 take on VfB Stuttgart in the sixth matchday of the Bundesliga season (20:30 CET). The Royal Blues will be hoping to be more creative and dangerous in attack than in the past few games. For head coach Manuel Baum, retaining a high level of possession will play a decisive role in the game and will be the key to a successful result.

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Frederik Rönnow: Thinking positive and building confidence

After losing the Revierderby last weekend, all eyes now turn toward the clash with VfB Stuttgart this Friday evening (30/10, 20.30 CET). “What happened in the past, belongs in the past,” says goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow. “We have to look forward instead.”

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Home game vs. VfB Stuttgart behind closed doors

Due to the seven-day infection rate in Gelsenkirchen rising to 140.2 – way over the limit of 35 – the local authorities have informed S04 that Friday’s home game against VfB Stuttgart must take place behind closed doors, thus revoking the agreement for 300 fans to attend the game.

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Can Bozdogan: We have to trust ourselves a lot more

Can Bozdogan was certainly hoping for a different outcome in his first Revierdeby with the senior squad, as the Royal Blues fell to a 3-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund. However, just as clear as the result were the lessons that the 19-year-old was able to draw after the final whistle on Saturday.

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Manuel Baum: We need some success to get us back on track

Head coaches Manuel Baum and Lucien Favre gave their thoughts after the Revierderby, while Bastian Oczipka also spoke to the press.

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S04 lose the derby in Dortmund

FC Schalke 04 lost the 97th Revierderby in the Bundesliga 3-0 on Saturday night (24/10). Manuel Akanji, Erling Haaland and Mats Hummels scored for the hosts.

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08.10.2020, Fussball, Saison 2020/2021, Testspiel, FC Schalke 04 – SC Paderborn, Cheftrainer Manuel Baum (FC Schalke 04)

Manuel Baum: A clear mind and fire in our bellies

In just his third Bundesliga game in charge of FC Schalke 04, Manuel Baum will lead his side into his first Revierderby. Saturday’s clash will be the 157th between the two sides in all competitions and the 97th in the Bundesliga (18:30 CEST).

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08.10.2020, Fussball, Saison 2020/2021, Testspiel, FC Schalke 04 – SC Paderborn, Kilian Ludewig (FC Schalke 04) Gelsenk

Kilian Ludewig: Everybody knows how much this derby means

Schalke’s new right-back, Kilian Ludewig, recently made his Bundesliga debut for the club in the home game against 1. FC Union Berlin. Up next: the Revierderby! The 20-year-old is looking forward to the clash with BVB on Saturday evening (24/10, 18:30 CEST).

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Goncalo Paciencia: A small step in the right direction

Goncalo Paciencia secured the first point of the season for the Royal Blues with his header in the 69th minute against Union Berlin on Sunday (18/10). But the striker wasn’t entirely satisfied after the final whistle. “We absolutely wanted to win,” says the 26-year-old.

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