Internationals

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Three wins and one draw for S04 players on international duty

Five Royal Blues were in action or their country on Friday (22nd March): Darko Churlinov (North Macedonia), Blendi Idrizi (Kosovo), Keke Topp and Yusuf Kabadayi (both Germany U20) and Ibrahima Cissé (Mali U23). These games resulted in three wins and one draw. Here is a summary of the five players’ matches.

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Five Royal Blues called up for first international break of 2024

The first international break of 2024 starts this week. Two Schalke players – Darko Churlinov and Blendi Idrizi – have been included in their countries’ senior squads. Ibrahima Cissé has been called up for Mali U23s, who are preparing for the Olympic Games, while Yusuf Kabadayi and Keke Topp are in the Germany U20 squad.

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Yusuf Kabadayi in action as international break draws to a close

The Germany U20s had mixed fortunes in their last two fixtures of the year, beating Romania 1-0 on Friday before falling to a 3-2 defeat against England on Monday. Both games were decided by last-minute winners.

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Germany reach the round of 16 at the U-17 World Cup – Ouédraogo forced off

Germany U17s booked their place in the knockouts of the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia on Wednesday (15/11) by defeating New Zealand 3-1 in their second group game. They also beat Mexico 3-1 in their opening fixture.

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Yusuf Kabadayi to face England and Romania U20s

Yusuf Kabadayi is on international duty with the Germany U20s, after being called up to the 23-man squad by coach Hannes Wolf for the last international fixtures of the year.

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U-17 World Cup: Assan Ouédraogo makes a cameo appearance in opening win

Germany U17s got off to a successful start in the U-17 World Cup as Christian Wück’s side won their opening game in Indonesia 3-1 against Mexico. Assan Ouédraogo came off the bench to make a brief appearance in Bandung.

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Assan Ouédraogo ruled out of Elversberg game – will meet up with Germany U17s on Thursday

Midfielder Assan Ouédraogo will not be able to play against SV Elversberg (10/11) on Friday following scans carried out on Wednesday at the club (8/11). The MRI ruled out any structural damage. The youngster will now travel to meet up with Germany U17s on Thursday (9/11).

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Assan Ouédraogo named in Germany squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Midfielder Assan Ouédraogo has been selected by coach Christian Wück to represent Germany in the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup. The tournament will take place in Indonesia between 10th November and 2nd December.

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Germany U20s: Keke Topp scores on his debut

Keke Topp and Yusuf Kabadayi, both selected for the Germany U20 side, celebrated a 2-1 win against hosts Portugal. Both players impressed with their performances.

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Yusuf Kabadayi and Keke Topp receive U20s international call-ups

Schalke boys Yusuf Kabadayi and Keke Topp have been called-up to play for Hannes Wolf’s Germany U20 side in friendly fixtures over the upcoming international break in October.

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Yusuf Kabadayi in starting XI for Germany U20s in 1-1 draw in Poland

With Yusuf Kabadayi starting, the Germany U20 side drew 1-1 with Poland on Monday (11/9). It was the 19-year-old’s second appearance for the national side at this level. He completed the full 90 minutes. Previously, the winger had come on in the second half of the 1-1 against Italy.

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Yusuf Kabadayi makes his debut for Germany U20s

Yusuf Kabadayi made his first appearance for the Germany U20 side on Thursday (07/09). The attacker came on in the 71st minute of their friendly against Italy, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The 19-year-old almost bagged an injury-time winner following a corner at the Stadion auf dem Wurfplatz in Berlin, but Italian goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani was equal to his effort from 18 yards out.