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Naldo and Omar Mascarell return for the Leipzig game

FC Schalke 04 will face RB Leipzig on Sunday (28/10/18 15:30 CET), with both teams having played in Europe midweek. Schalke had travelled to Istanbul and drew 0-0 with Galatasaray whilst Leipzig beat Celtic 2-0 at home.

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Plenty of effort, not enough reward

After three straight wins in a row, the Royal Blues suffered a defeat 2-0 to Werder Bremen on Saturday (20/10). The players and staff were agreed that the difference between the teams was Bremen’s efficiency in front of goal.

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“We didn’t take our chances”

FC Schalke 04 suffered a 2-0 home defeat on Matchday 8 to Werder Bremen. Domenico Tedesco felt the Green-Whites deserved their victory and praised their efficient and clinical performance. Guido Burgstaller and Naldo were frustrated with the missed chances.

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Schalke lose 2-0 to Werder Bremen

FC Schalke 04 lost 2-0 at home to SV Werder Bremen on Matchday 8 of the Bundesliga (Saturday, 20/10). Maximilian Eggestein scored both goals for the visitors.

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"The atmosphere is good,” says Christian Heidel

Schalke 04 will face Werder Bremen on Saturday (20/10/18) and sporting director Christian Heidel spoke to schalke04.de about the upcoming game, their schedule in November, Mark Uth’s debut for Germany and Naldo’s contract extension.

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“We want to carry on paying back the fans’ trust”

After a two week break, the Bundesliga is back. FC Schalke 04 will face SV Werder Bremen on Saturday (20/10, 18:30) in the VELTINS-Arena. Head coach Domenico Tedesco is wary of a strong opponent, who have greatly improved under Florian Kohfeldt.

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“I am ready to help the team again,” says Benjamin Stambouli

Benjamin Stambouli has had to sit out for two months with ligament damage but the Frenchman has returned to first team training in recent weeks. The 28-year-old is very excited to play his first competitive game of the season and thanked the fans for their incredible support.

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Working hard together

Five defeats, bottom of the Bundesliga. After the unlucky defeat one and a half weeks ago to SC Freiburg, Schalke found themselves in a dismal situation. After the 2-0 win at Fortuna Düsseldorf (6/10), the third win in a row, Schalke are getting back on track. It was a long, tough week but the hard work has paid off for the Royal Blues.

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“We have a great bunch here”

Domenico Tedesco was clearly at ease after his team’s 2-0 win. The head coach praised the improved second half performance and stressed how important the first goal was for the win. Friedhelm Funkel was disappointed with Fortuna’s big chance wasted in the first half. Guido Burgstaller and Weston McKennie discussed their goals and the closeness of the squad.

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S04 win 2-0 in Düsseldorf

The Royal Blues have ended a long week with a 2-0 win in Düsseldorf. Schalke have now won their last three games, having beaten Mainz, Lokomotiv Moscow and Fortuna Düsseldorf this week. The goals in the Merkur Spiel-Arena were scored by Weston McKennie and Guido Burgstaller.

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The first step on a long journey

Whether it was the coach, the board or the fans – the relief was visible across all those supporting the Royal Blues. And the players knew exactly who they needed to thank after their crucial 1-0 win over Mainz on Saturday.

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“I’m not known for my heading ability!”

Domenico Tedesco seemed more at ease at the press conference after Schalke beat Mainz 1-0. FSV head coach, Sandro Schwarz, on the other hand, was annoyed that his team failed to take a point which he felt would have been deserved. Goalscorer Alessandro Schöpf and his teammate Guido Burgstaller joked about the former's winning goal.

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