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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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03.12.2019, Fussball, Saison 2019/2020, Training FC Schalke 04, Weston McKennie (FC Schalke 04) Gelsenkirchen NRW Deuts

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Benito Raman: I hit it perfectly

After three draws in their last three home games, Schalke and David Wagner were celebrating once again on Friday (29/11). Both coaches reflected on the game afterwards, while Benito Raman and Bastian Oczipka also gave their post-match thoughts.

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Late Serdar winner defeats Union 2-1

FC Schalke ended November with a 2-1 home win over Union Berlin on Friday night (29/11). The Royal Blues have therefore taken ten from a possible twelve points this month. Benito Raman opened the scoring (23’), before Marcus Ingvartsen netted a controversial penalty in the 36th minute. Suat Serdar won it late on with just four minutes left to play.

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David Wagner: It couldn’t be cooler

After a fourth away win of the season last weekend at Werder Bremen, FC Schalke 04 will now be hoping to secure all three points at home against 1.FC Union Berlin (29/11, 20:30 CET). The last three results at the VELTINS-Arena have all been draws, largely because of a tendency to concede late goals.

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Benito Raman: The coach knows how to deal with the players

After a slow start, Benito Raman has finally arrived at FC Schalke 04. The summer signing has bagged three goals and two assists in his last four matches for the Royal Blues. “I want to continue playing like this,” said Raman.

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