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Domenico Tedesco: A one-off and emotional game

The last home game of the year is coming up and will see Schalke commemorate the closing of the coal mine industry at the same time. The players’ shirts will all have a different name of a coal mine on them for the game against Bayer Leverkusen (19/12, 18:30 CET). There will be a number of miners in attendance at the VELTINS-Arena – and Schalke 04 want to give them a memorable evening, not only by winning three points.

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Domenico Tedesco: It was a game of two halves

The Royal Blues had to settle for a point on Saturday (15/12) against Augsburg. Head coach Tedesco and the players were frustrated with the first half performance, but saw a clear improvement in the second half, in which the team could have won the game. schalke04.de has summarised the post-match reactions.

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Caligiuri scores from distance – S04 fight back to win a point in Augsburg

Schalke fought from behind to earn themselves a point in Augsburg on Matchday 15. Daniel Caligiuri scored the second-half equaliser after Michael Gregoritsch had put the hosts in the lead early on.

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Domenico Tedesco: We have to bring our qualities onto the pitch

FC Schalke 04 have another week with two fixtures to contend with before the conclusion of 2018. They will first take on FC Augsburg on Saturday (15/12, 15:30 CET), a side who they boast a good record against. Domenico Tedesco believes this record should continue on Matchday 15.

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Christian Heidel: Moaning will solve nothing

It would be safe to say that a team couldn’t be any more unlucky with injuries than Schalke right now. Breel Embolo, Mark Uth, Steven Skrzybski and Franco Di Santo were all ruled out of the derby, while Guido Burgstaller had to be taken off in the first half. Cedric Teuchert, the only striker on the bench, is still not 100% fit after his injury and has only trained two or three times.

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Domenico Tedesco: We are lacking that cutting edge

After a draw and a win in his first two derby matches, Domenico Tedesco suffered his first defeat as Schalke coach to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday (8/12). The 33-year-old analysed the defeat at the press conference alongside BVB chief, Lucien Favre. Goalscorer Daniel Caligiuri and captain Ralf Fährmann also gave their opinions in the mixed zone.

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S04 lose the derby 2-1

After not losing any of their last five derby encounters, FC Schalke 04 were on the wrong end of the scoreline on Saturday (8/12). In the 153th meeting between the two sides, Borussia Dortmund won 2-1 thanks to goals from Thomas Delaney (7’) and Jadon Sancho (74’). Daniel Caligiuri had earlier equalised from the penalty spot after around an hour.

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2019/2020 Bundesliga Season to begin on third weekend of August

The president of the German football association (DFB) announced the start and end dates for the 2019/2020 Bundesliga season on Friday. The Bundesliga will begin on the third weekend of August (16th-18th August 2019).

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Christian Heidel: Victory in the derby can have a massive effect

Christian Heidel has overseen four derbies as sporting director of Schalke 04 and is still unbeaten. “We all believe that we can make this one a positive experience,” said the 55-year-old.

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Domenico Tedesco: No underdog, no favourite

The 153rd Revierderby is close and the team, coaches and fans are all ready. Every Schalke fan will be ready for kick-off against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday (8/12/18, 15:30 CET) in the Veltins Arena. Domenico Tedesco is looking forward to the big game.

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Alessandro Schöpf: Fighting spirit and strong mentality

Shortly after full time in Sinsheim, the players and fans turned their attention to the upcoming derby. “A derby is always something extra special,” said Alessandro Schöpf ahead of the game on Saturday in the VELTINS-Arena. “This match is incredibly important in the Ruhr area.”

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A good feeling going into the derby

Shortly after the final whistle in the game against Hoffenheim, Schalke started looking forward to the next game. Everyone's focus is now on a game that hasn’t even been played yet. The Revierderby will take place during the upcoming match day. The 1-1 draw in Sinsheim didn’t leave the Royal Blues overjoyed, however they will feel optimistic in their preparations for the derby.

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