Bundesliga

David Wagner: The support has given us a real boost

FC Schalke 04’s final game of February will see them face in-form 1. FC Köln on Saturday evening (29/2, 18:30 CET). “Our opponents are looking good right now. It’ll be an exciting challenge for us, and one that we’re all looking forward to,” said head coach David Wagner ahead of the meeting with the side who has won six of their last eight Bundesliga outings.

Bundesliga

Feb 28, 2020

Jonjoe Kenny: The reaction from the fans was incredible!

Matchday 23 didn’t quite go to plan for the Royal Blues. The 5-0 defeat to RB Leipzig will certainly have hurt and the disappointment around the ground was huge, but the relationship between the players and the fans never deteriorated. Right-back Jonjoe Kenny was deeply impressed: "The response from the fans was incredible."

Bundesliga

Feb 23, 2020

David Wagner: Too many players on the pitch who aren’t on top form

After the final whistle sounded on Matchday 23’s Topspiel, David Wagner and Julian Nagelsmann both gave their thoughts at the press conference. Jochen Schneider also weighed in on what was a difficult game. We collected all the post-match reaction.

Bundesliga, Match reaction

Feb 22, 2020

Schalke 04 lose 5-0 to second placed RB Leipzig

No points for the Royal Blues: In Matchday 23's Topspiel, RB Leipzig came away from the VELTINS-Arena with a 5-0 win. Marcel Sabitzer put the second placed team in front after less than a minute, before Timo Werner (61'), Marcel Halstenberg (68'), Angelino (81') and Emil Forsberg (89') made up the rest of the goals for Leipzig in the second half.

Bundesliga

Feb 22, 2020

David Wagner: You need to do everything right against them, not just a few things

Schalke 04 await a difficult next task against RB Leipzig on Saturday (22nd Feb) at 18:30 (CET) at the VELTINS-Arena. Head coach David Wagner expects that Suat Serdar could make his return against the side second-placed in the Bundesliga. The Germany international is taking part in training again after an ankle problem.

Bundesliga

Feb 21, 2020

RB Leipzig: Lurking in second

After four competitive games without a win, RB Leipzig put the bad run behind them with a 3-0 victory over Werder Bremen last weekend. The small dip in form after the winter break may have cost them first place, but they continue to lurk just one point behind industry leaders Bayern München – remaining very-much in contention for the first title in the club’s short history.

Bundesliga

Feb 21, 2020

Sascha Riether: Complete confidence in every player in the squad

Despite a golden chance for Weston McKennie in injury time, the Royal Blues had to make do with just a point after Sunday’s 0-0 draw in Mainz. A fair result in the end, according to Sascha Riether.

Bundesliga

Feb 18, 2020

David Wagner: We’re not finding it easy to create chances

The Royal Blues took a point from their away game at Mainz on Sunday evening (16/2). The coach and the players both agreed that the side is currently struggling to create chances. schalke04.de has summarised the post-match reactions.

Bundesliga

Feb 16, 2020

Goalless draw in Mainz

Schalke and Mainz couldn’t be separated on Sunday evening (16/2), with Weston McKennie missing a golden chance at death for the Royal Blues.

Bundesliga

Feb 16, 2020

Amine Harit: Important to try new things

Seven goals and seven assists in 23 matches: Amine Harit has been an important figure FC Schalke 04’s successful season so far. And even if oppositions players are slowly finding ways of keeping the Moroccan quiet, our man is constantly looking to stay one step ahead and let his qualities shine through.

Bundesliga

Feb 15, 2020

David Wagner: Give absolutely everything

Schalke’s next Bundesliga match is this Sunday (16/2) away to 1. FSV Mainz 05, which will see head coach David Wagner return to his former side.

Bundesliga

Feb 14, 2020

Ahmed Kutucu: The team always takes priority

There wasn’t much in it on Saturday – but for a Paderborn corner in the 81st minute, Ahmed Kutucu would have been the Schalke match winner. After the 1-1 draw, the goalscorer was more disappointed with the result than he was pleased with his individual achievement.

Bundesliga

Feb 10, 2020