Interview Archive

Guido Burgstaller: I realised one of my biggest dreams

After finishing his well deserved holiday and returning to training with the rest of his teammates on Monday (16.7), Guido Burgstaller’s first week back with the Royal Blues is almost complete. The striker spoke to schalke04.de about the competition for places in the team, his holiday with his family back in Austria and his aims for the season to come.

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Alessandro Schöpf on a special game and goal scoring

After a couple of international games in June and a well-deserved holiday, Alessandro Schöpf returned to Royal Blue team training on Monday (16.07). In this interview with schalke04.de, the midfielder speaks about his goal-scoring qualities on the international stage, his summer as a World Cup spectator, the upcoming training camp in his home country of Austria and how much he’s looking forward to the Bundesliga encounter with 1. FC Nürnberg.

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Daniel Caligiuri: No one expected it before the season

Daniel Caligiuri was a revelation in the 2017/2018 season, setting up ten goals for his teammates along the way. The German-Italian midfielder was also surprisingly dangerous in front of goal, adding six goals as well. In an interview with Schalke04.de, Caligiuri looks back on a season of both personal and collective success, before sharing his thoughts on the tour in China, the first few friendlies and staying in contact with former teammates.

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Benjamin Stambouli: It wasn’t easy without the ball at my feet

After convincing performances last season and cutting an approachable figure off the pitch, Benjamin Stambouli won over the fans. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Frenchman discussed the summer break, the team’s tour to Barcelona, his supporters by the training pitch, his Instafame as well as his home country’s World Cup campaign.

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Mark Uth: "It makes you hungry for more"

With 17 goals and nine assists for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Mark Uth was the best German striker in the Bundesliga last season. Now, he’s a Royal Blue. In an interview with schalke04.com, the 26-year-old speaks about his decision to join the club, why he sets no individual targets and his national team aspirations.

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Steven Skrzybski: Like winning the lottery!

Only a few weeks ago, when Steven Skrzybski talked about FC Schalke 04, he did so as a fan. Now, he plays for this wonderful football club, the best club in the world, and he is immensely proud of that. The 25-year-old spoke to us about his childhood dream coming true, his career so far at Union Berlin and the talks with a former coach of his and his new manager.

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Omar Mascarell: I felt right away that it was the right move

Omar Mascarell is the new number 6 at Schalke. The defensive midfielder has moved from Eintracht Frankfurt to the Revier and already knows that you greet everyone with ‘Glück auf’ at the Knappen. The 25-year-old spoke to us about his excitement for the tasks ahead, his goals and the best experience he’s had as a footballer as it’s one he’d like to repeat.

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Breel Embolo: We want to deliver!

After the 2016 European Championships, Breel Embolo will take part in his second big tournament. On Sunday (17.06. at 20:00 CEST) the Swiss kick of their World Cup campaign against Brazil. The attacker spoke to schalke04.de about the tournament in Russia.

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Alessandro Schöpf: Deserve to be second

After the weekend's win in Augsburg, the party began. schalke04.de spoke to Alessandro Schöpf about the team's celebrations, this season's success, his former club's promotion and the final home game of the season versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Naldo: I always keep guard during celebrations

As the final whistle was blown in Augsburg on Saturday (5/5), Naldo embraced his teammates with delight. The Brazilian defender, who made his 350th Bundesliga appearance at the WWK Arena, spoke to schalke04.de about his excitement for the Champions League, his team and head coach Domenico Tedesco.

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Leon Goretzka: Dreams became goals

After a 1-1 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach, Schalke lie in second place with a six point gap to fifth place and two matchdays to play. The Royal Blues have a very good chance of participating in next season’s Champions League. Schalke04.de spoke to Leon Goretzka about the game against the Fohlen and the final fixture.

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Raul: Schalke have a big place in my heart

Raul came to the VELTINS Arena on Sunday to cheer on the Royal Blues in their derby with Dortmund. We spoke to the 40-year-old on his connection to S04, his thoughts on Domenico Tedesco and the team as well as his future plans.

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