Bundesliga

FC Schalke 04, Pressekonferenz, Christian Gross, 27.12.2020

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.

FC Schalke 04, DSC Arminia Bieleld, Saison 2020/2021, Bundesliga

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.

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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.

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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.

FC Schalke 04, SC Freiburg, Saison 2020/2021, Bundesliga, 16.12.

Matchdays 16-18 scheduled

The DFL announced further dates and kick-off times for the Bundesliga on Thursday (17/12). Between matchday 16 and 18, FC Schalke 04 will play on a Wednesday and twice on a Sunday.

FC Schalke 04, SC Freiburg, Saison 2020/2021, Bundesliga, 16.12.

Manuel Baum: We will have to critically reflect on this game

Manuel Baum and Omar Mascarell spoke to the press after the 2-0 home defeat to SC Freiburg on Wednesday evening (16/12). Visiting coach Christian Streich also reflected on the game.

FC Schalke 04, SC Freiburg, Saison 2020/2021, Bundesliga, 16.12.

Schalke lose 2-0 to Freiburg after Sallai brace

FC Schalke 04 lost 2-0 at home to SC Freiburg on Wednesday night (16/12), with Roland Sallai’s second-half brace sealing the points for the visitors.

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Manuel Baum: We’re heading in the right direction

Three days after the away game at FC Augsburg, FC Schalke 04 are back in Bundesliga action. The Royal Blues will host SC Freiburg in the VELTINS-Arena on Wednesday night (16/12), with head coach Manuel Baum without three players for the important clash.

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Nassim Boujellab on his first goal and a shock moment

Sunday’s (13/12) game against Augsburg will live long in the memory of Nassim Boujellab. Partly due to the fact that the Schalke youth product scored his first Bundesliga goal after 22 matches, but mainly because of the injury suffered by his teammate Mark Uth.

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Manuel Baum: We wanted the three points for Mark

Mark Uth’s health was the most important thing after the final whistle on Sunday in Augsburg (13/12). Coaches Manuel Baum and Heiko Herrlich spoke about the game in the WWK Arena, while captain Omar Mascarell and goalscorer Benito Raman also gave interviews on the 2-2 draw.

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S04 draw 2-2 in Augsburg after shocking first-half injury

FC Schalke 04 narrowly missed out on their first league win of the season on Sunday (13/12). Manuel Baum’s side led 2-1 at his former employers thanks to goals from Benito Raman and Nassim Boujellab, before a late Augsburg equaliser stole a point and the win away from S04.

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Omar Mascarell: with passion and full focus

Schalke 04 have a busy week in store, with Sunday’s away match against FC Augsburg followed up by a pair of home games against SC Freiburg and Arminia Bielefeld at the VELTINS-Arena. “The next three games are very important for us. We want to reduce the gap and catch up to the teams ahead of us,” says Omar Mascarell.