Bundesliga

Bastian Oczipka: My teammates in front of me made it easier

Bastian Oczipka had worn the Royal Blue jersey 74 times before Sunday’s game against Eintracht Frankfurt and had played on the left side of Schalke’s defence on each of those 74 occasions. The plan was for him to take up his usual position for his 75th appearance for S04 but after Weston McKennie picked up an early injury, Oczipka joined Ozan Kabak in the centre of defence.

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Dec 16, 2019

Markus Schubert: The lads gave me confidence

David Wagner’s joy was clear to see after the final whistle against Frankfurt. Alongside SGE coach Adi Hütter, he analysed Schalke’s close win on Sunday night, while Markus Schubert and Daniel Caligiuri also gave their thoughts in the mixed zone.

Bundesliga

Dec 15, 2019

Ten-man Schalke beat Frankfurt 1-0

Benito Raman’s 53rd minute goal sealed a 1-0 win for Schalke against Frankfurt on Sunday evening (15/12). S04 saw their captain and goalkeeper Alexander Nübel sent off in the 66th minute, but valiantly held on for the three points.

Bundesliga

Dec 15, 2019

Bastian Oczipka: We need to cut out mistakes and use the space

Having recently faced off against his former team Bayer Leverkusen, Bastian Oczipka prepares to do battle with another ex-club on Sunday (15/12). The left-back joined the Royal Blues from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2017. “Of course, it’s no ordinary game for me,” says the 30-year-old.

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Dec 14, 2019

David Wagner: We’ll have to play to our limits

FC Schalke 04 are approaching a run of three games in seven days before the international break, starting on Sunday evening against Eintracht Frankfurt (15/12, 18:00 CET). The Royal Blues are unbeaten at home since losing to FC Bayern München on the second matchday of the season. David Wagner is hoping to extend this record to seven games.

Bundesliga

Dec 13, 2019

Alexander Nübel: It was an open game after half time

David Wagner and Bayer Leverkusen coach Peter Bosz both agreed after Saturday’s match that Leverkusen played better in the first half and Schalke did in the second half. Alex Nübel and Suat Serdar also gave their post-match thoughts.

Bundesliga

Dec 7, 2019

S04 lose 2-1 in Leverkusen after Alario brace

FC Schalke 04 lost on Saturday evening (7/12) after a six-game unbeaten run in all competitions. The Knappen were defeated 2-1 in Leverkusen after a brace by Lucas Alario (15’, 81’). Benito Raman pulled one back towards the end, but S04 couldn’t force an equaliser. Both sides now have 25 points each to their name.

Bundesliga

Dec 7, 2019

David Wagner: Humble and modest, but still ambitious

Next up for FC Schalke 04 is a trip to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday (7/12, 18:30 CET). The Royal Blues are unbeaten in six games and are currently third in the league table, while Leverkusen are seventh and unbeaten in their last five matches. Their last result was a shock win against the record champions FC Bayern.

Bundesliga

Dec 6, 2019

Weston McKennie: I try to help the team where I can

Whether it be defensively or going forward, on the wing or centrally: Weston McKennie has helped Schalke 04 from many different positions. In the game against 1. FC Union Berlin, the American played as a box to box midfielder – his favourite position – as the 21-year-old told us.

Bundesliga

Dec 4, 2019

Matija Nastasic: Everyone wants to play and everyone is needed

After several weeks of absence due to injury, Matija Nastasic completed his second consecutive game against Union Berlin. The centre-back unfortunately found himself in the spotlight during the first half because of an alleged foul on Robert Andrich inside the penalty area. However, slow-mo replays revealed that the defender did not make contact with his opponent.

Bundesliga

Dec 3, 2019

Alexander Nübel: This is also part of our development

After the final whistle against Union Berlin, Alexander Nübel was in a good mood. “If you play and win on Friday, then you have a great weekend,” said the goalkeeper. The game against the promoted side however had been a hard task. “It was the tough game we expected against the team of the moment, who have defeated some high-calibre teams on the first couple matchdays,” explained the 23-year-old.

Bundesliga

Dec 2, 2019

Suat Serdar: Change of tactics paid off

Suat Serdar raised the roof of the VELTINS-Arena on Friday night (29/11) with a winning goal in the 86th minute of the game. The Germany international spoke to schalke04.de about the hard-fought win against Union Berlin, his all-important goal and the current league table.

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Nov 30, 2019