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Kees van Wonderen: We’re all focused and looking to improve

FC Schalke 04 came from behind twice to earn a draw against partner club FC Aarau. Head coach Kees van Wonderen and goalscorer Ron Schallenberg spoke after the game.

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2-2 draw in friendly against FC Aarau

FC Schalke 04 drew 2-2 away at FC Aarau in a friendly on Saturday evening. The Swiss second-division side became a partner club of the Royal Blues this year. A total of 7,525 spectators attended the match, which was also head coach Kees van Wonderen’s first in charge of S04, as his side fought their way back to equalise twice.

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Bryan Lasme: I knew this moment would come again

S04 defeated NAC Breda 2-1 on Wednesday (4/9) in a friendly during the ongoing international break. Head coach Karel Geraerts and goalscorer Bryan Lasme were satisfied with the team’s work.

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Lasme scores on his comeback in 2-1 win over NAC Breda

S04 beat Dutch side NAC Breda 2-1 in a friendly on Wednesday evening (4/9) at the Parkstadion. Bryan Lasme capped his return from injury with the winning goal after Martin Wasinski had equalised for the Royal Blues.

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S04 to face NAC Breda in a friendly at the Parkstadion

FC Schalke 04 have arranged a friendly match to be played during the first international break of the season. On Wednesday, 4th September, head coach Karel Geraerts’ side will take on NAC Breda at the Parkstadion. Kick-off is at 18:00 CEST.

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Karel Geraerts on the game against Leeds, his starting XI and tactical flexibility

Head coach Karel Geraerts wasn’t unhappy after FC Schalke 04’s 2-0 friendly defeat against Leeds United on Saturday (27/7), though he stressed that “he wasn’t happy with the result.” Ultimately though, the result of the game played at SV Westfalia Rhynern’s ground wasn’t the most important thing.

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S04 beaten by Leeds United in final pre-season friendly

FC Schalke 04 played Leeds United in a friendly match on Saturday (27/07), but were beaten 2-0 at SV Westfalia Rhynern’s ground in their dress rehearsal ahead of next weekend’s season opener. An eventful first half somehow ended goalless, before Mateo Joseph (57’) and Joël Piroe (65’) earned victory for the Championship side after the break.

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Karel Geraerts: It’s important to me to have a plan B

There was a lot of positives on display but one thing missing: goals. Schalke’s friendly against FC Twente on Wednesday evening (24/7) ended in a 0-0 draw. Afterwards, head coach Karel Geraerts, captain Kenan Karaman and Tobias Mohr gave their verdicts on the game.

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Pre-season friendly with FC Twente ends goalless

Wearing the new home kit for the first time, FC Schalke 04 played out a goalless draw against FC Twente at the EVONIK Sportpark in Marl on Wednesday night (24/7).

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S04 beaten 2-0 by FC Utrecht behind closed doors

After winning 1-0 at SC Verl on Thursday evening (18/7), the Royal Blues played another pre-season friendly on Friday afternoon (19/7). FC Utrecht, who came seventh in the Eredivisie last season, won 2-0 at S04’s training ground. The game was played behind closed doors due to the Taylor Swift concert at the VELTINS-Arena this evening.

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Aydin scores only goal in friendly win against Verl

Over 3,000 fans, including 1,083 travelling supporters, were in attendance for Schalke’s first friendly after the training camp in Mittersill on Thursday night (18/7). Mehmet-Can Aydin scored the only goal of the game in Verl against the third-division opponents (24’).

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Ron Schallenberg: Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces

Ron Schallenberg spent two years on loan at SC Verl from SC Paderborn 07 between 2018 and 2020, playing a total of 57 games in all competitions and winning promotion to the third division. The midfielder will now return to the SPORTCLUB Arena on Thursday (18/7) at 18:30 CEST for a pre-season friendly.