Interview

Michael Langer: Important role despite not playing

Michael Langer has extended his soon-to-be-expiring contract until 30th June 2021. In an interview with schalke04.com, the Royal Blues goalkeeper talks about his extension, his role in the team, the mid-season goalkeeper switch and funding team dinners with friendly competition.

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May 25, 2019

Sascha Riether: I identified myself with Schalke every single day

Schalke’s 0-0 draw with VfB Stuttgart was a special day for Sascha Riether. The 36 year old only played a few minutes, but was celebrated during and after the match. The defender spoke to schalke04.de about the end of his career, his emotions and feelings on his substitution into the game, the parting gift from his teammates and his plans for the future.

Interview

May 22, 2019

Alexander Nübel: A different feeling at breakfast

Alexander Nübel has been hugely impressive in the past few weeks in goal for S04. In an interview with schalke04.de, the keeper discussed the current mood in camp, the match versus FC Augsburg and his new role.

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May 2, 2019

Daniel Caligiuri: We can’t rest on our laurels after the derby win

Daniel Caligiuri played a huge part in the derby victory, scoring twice. This, however, wasn’t his first great performance against the Black and Yellows. The 31-year-old has been involved in seven goals in his last four meetings with BVB. Schalke04.de spoke to him about the moments before his penalty, his free-kick that made it 3-1 and the significance of the game.

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Apr 29, 2019

Matija Nastasic: The craziest game of my career

Matija Nastasic still gets goose bumps when he thinks back to the derby from last season. The defender spoke about that game, his experiences of derby games in England, and the biggest derby in Serbia in an interview with schalke04.de.

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Apr 23, 2019

Sebastian Rudy: We need to be clever at the back and take our chances

For seven years, Sebastian Rudy played for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The midfielder has fond memories of his time at TSG. The 29-year-old spoke with schalke04.de about the match on Saturday (20/4, 20:30 CEST) and how to deal with increasing amount of pressure on the team.

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Apr 19, 2019

Suat Serdar: We are only looking at ourselves

Suat Serdar missed out on the match against 1. FC Nürnberg following his red card against Eintracht Frankfurt. On Saturday (20/4), Huub Stevens has the midfielder available again for the clash with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Germany U21s player discussed the upcoming fixture, his suspension and his first two goals for the Royal Blues.

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Apr 17, 2019

Salif Sané: Get ourselves out of this situation together

Salif Sané will return to Hannover 96 for the first time since signing for the Royal Blues on Sunday (31/3). In an interview with schalke04.de, the defender discussed facing his former employers, winning two games in a row with Senegal and good conversations with Huub Stevens.

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Mar 30, 2019

Jochen Schneider: We have to work as a team

The new Head of Sport, Jochen Schneider personally introduced himself to the boardroom on Monday (04/03/19). In an interview with schalke04.de, the 48-year-old spoke about his first tasks and personal considerations. He also discussed the current sporting situation and his continued fascination on the Royal Blues.

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Mar 5, 2019

“I always knew Weston had potential”

Alphonse Ngon is not a name that will be familiar to many Royal Blues fans, but across the Atlantic it’s a different story. Born and raised in Cameroon, Alphonse has spent the last 20 years coaching youth ‘soccer’ in Dally, Texas, dedicating his life developing young upcoming talents. One player in particular stands out among the crowd: Weston McKennie. “I always knew he was going to play at a high level,” Alphonse told schalke04.com in an interview in Dallas during a screening of the 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich.

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Feb 28, 2019

Rabbi Matondo: Schalke is a club which I have admired for a long time

FC Schalke 04 have secured the signing of young prospect Rabbi Matondo. The Welsh international is excited to join the Royal-Blues and spoke to schalke04.de about the reasons he chose to join Schalke as well as his ambitious aims for himself and his new club.

Interview

Jan 31, 2019

Steven Skrzybski: I want to stay fit and break through

In the latter stages of the Hinrunde, Steven Skrzybski got going and showed his eye for goal. The 26-year-old has also had some recent joy in his private life. The striker discussed his 2018 with schalke04.de, focusing on his goal ratio, his relationship with the fans, the first game back against Wolfsburg and his dream of playing a Bundesliga away match at Union Berlin.

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Jan 13, 2019