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No further COVID-19 cases found in latest tests

There was good news after Friday's (25/9) round of coronavirus tests, with no further cases of COVID-19 found among the first team. FC Schalke 04 carried out this additional round of tests after a player was found to be positive for coronavirus on Thursday (24/9). The affected player remains in self isolation.

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Positive Covid-19 test within the first-team setup

A member of the FC Schalke 04 first team tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday (24/9). All other tests have come back negative.

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Goncalo Paciencia: I want to score goals and help the team

FC Schalke 04 completed the signing of attacker Goncalo Paciencia a few days ago. The Portuguese has been signed on a one-year loan from Eintracht Frankfurt that includes an option to buy. In a digital press conference on Wednesday, the 26-year-old spoke about his first impressions of Schalke, his aims, and his good talks with David Wagner.

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More fans permitted to attend Bundesliga matches

Good news for all S04 fans: Germany’s heads of state have agreed on a common spectator limit for Bundesliga games. Until the end of October, clubs will be permitted to open stadiums at 20 percent of the total seated capacity.

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Omar Mascarell: I’ll give everything for the club

The captain is back. Omar Mascarell made his comeback from a torn tendon by playing 45 minutes in an intra-squad friendly on Saturday (12/9). “I feel good, I don’t have any pain,” says the Spaniard, who last played in the Bundesliga about seven months ago.

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Sebastian Rudy: I’m looking to the future

After a tricky first year in royal blue was followed by a season-long loan at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Sebastian Rudy is looking forward to a fresh start at Schalke. “For me, it’s important not to look back, but to keep positive and look towards the future,” says the 30-year-old.

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Ralf Fährmann will be Schalke’s first choice in net

Ralf Fährmann will be between the sticks when FC Schalke 04 take to the pitch for their first competitive match of the new season in the DFB-Pokal against 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 on Sunday (13.9). The 31-year-old was on loan at Norwich City last season before joining SK Brann Bergen on a three-month loan, which was cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. Fährmann will be Schalke’s starting goalkeeper for the 2020/21 season.

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David Wagner on the last friendly of pre-season and Ibisevic, Uth and Rudy

David Wagner spoke to the media following yesterday's 3-0 friendly victory over Bochum.

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Lots to look forward to on virtual Schalke Day 2020

FC Schalke 04 fans can start looking forward to a special Royal Blue weekend: On Saturday, 5 September, S04 are inviting their followers to a virtual season opening. While several club legends have confirmed their attendance, fans and members will also be able to take part interactively and win fantastic prizes. The Schalke Day 2020, presented by main sponsors GAZPROM, will be capped off with a first team friendly against VfL Bochum in front of 300 spectators at the Parkstadion.

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Sascha Riether: The squad showed great commitment

Despite the extraordinary circumstances at the training camp in Längenfeld, Sascha Riether is largely satisfied with the stay in Austria. The 37-year-old gives his views on the trip and speaks about the health of the player who tested positive for Covid-19.

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David Wagner: The team dealt with the situation really well

The training camp in Längenfeld was like no other for FC Schalke 04. Due to one of the members of the training camp setup testing for positive for Covid-19, the training plan had to be completely changed after three days and a friendly was cancelled too. S04 had originally planned to play three friendlies during their time in Austria.

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Schalke Day 2020 – digital this year

A Schalke Day without 100,000 fans in and around the premises? It sounds unthinkable, but in times of the Coronavirus, it is unfortunately unavoidable. However, FC Schalke 04 don’t want to miss out on offering members and fans the chance to get in the mood for the new season with a digital event.

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