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Daniel Caligiuri is excited to assist even more

With his assist in Schalke's 2-0 win in Stuttgart, Daniel Caligiuri once again showed his deadly deliveries from dead balls. The 30-year-old started at the weekend after missing out against Hannover through illness and is ready to push on.

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Bastian Oczipka: A battle for places, until the very end

For Schalke, their first defeat in 13 matches was nothing to be down about and there’s no time to be anyway. The players have just returned from Leipzig and are already undertaking fitness exams. After these tests, Bastian Oczipka took the time to reflect on the weekend’s match and to look forward to the next one. The defender spoke to us about the 3-1 defeat in Leipzig, the atmosphere around the team and the upcoming test against Hannover 96.

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Naldo: “I’d be delighted if there were lots of mini Naldos”

Over the past half a year, Naldo has been one of the best defenders in the entire Bundesliga and made the moment of the season so far with his equaliser in the derby against Borussia Dortmund. However, the 35-year-old is good-humoured and speaks as a team player in an interview with schalke04.de about the birth rate in Gelsenkirchen, the training camp in Benidorm and how well the new signings have settled in.

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Weston McKennie: Simply put, it’s an awesome club

Just a year ago, Weston McKennie was an U19 player. Since then, he’s made 17 appearances in German professional football as well as making his debut for the American national side. In an interview with schalke04.de, the midfielder looked back on what he has achieved over the last year and spoke a bit about a person whose opinion means a lot to him.

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Marko Pjaca: Strong team, outstanding coach

Medical complete, contract signed, new teammates met and first interview behind him. It was a busy first day for Marko Pjaca in the Royal Blue of Schalke. The Croatia international spoke to schalke04.de about the move, his position, good talks with Domenico Tedesco and advice from Benedikt Höwedes.

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Cedric Teuchert: One of the biggest attractions was the coach

On Tuesday 3rd January at 15:08 CET, Cedric Teuchert arrived at the Schalke training camp in Benidorm. A short while later, the newest Royal Blue was already taking part in his first interview. The U21 international spoke to schalke04.de about his move, his conversations with Domenico Tedesco, Alessandro Schöpf and Guido Burgstaller, as well as a journey that was not without a bit of stress.

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Bastian Oczipka: I'd have bit your hand off!

After his summer move, Bastian Oczipka has established himself as a crucial player in Schalke’s set-up. The left-footer looks back at the first half of the season and his first Christmas in Gelsenkirchen.

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Breel Embolo: "I am getting better week by week"

After his brace against Borussia Mönchengladbach last season and fracturing his fibula, Breel Embolo had to wait another year for his next Bundesliga goal. On Saturday (16.12), after coming on as a substitute, he was the driving force behind the Royal Blues’ stunning comeback against Eintracht Frankfurt. The Swiss man spoke to schalke04.de about the match and the shape he is in.

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Franco Di Santo: I was certain it’d go in

Franco di Santo will have fond memories of his 100th Bundesliga game as he and the Royal Blues celebrated a vital 3-2 win over FC Augsburg. Franco fired the Knappen into the lead with a deft flick past Hitz in the visitors‘ goal. The Argentinien shares his views on his exquisite finish and the rest of the game before looking ahead to a trip to Frankfurt.

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Amine Harit: It’s a great feeling to excite the fans

Amine Harit has added goals to his game in the past couple of weeks. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Moroccan international spoke about his goals against Dortmund and Köln, Schalke’s situation in the league and his development under Domenico Tedesco before previewing the upcoming Gladbach test.

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Guido Burgstaller: We’re on a high

Guido Burgstaller led the comeback against Dortmund, with a looping header to make the score 1-4. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Austrian international reflected on last weekend’s derby and looked forward to the upcoming duel against 1. FC Köln, led by his compatriot Peter Stöger.

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Ralf Fährmann: We’re staying cool!

The Revierderby is just around the corner, with second in the table Schalke travelling to Dortmund on Saturday. However, current form is of little importance where derbies are concerned, as Ralf Fährmann explains. Here, the goalkeeper talks about the impending showdown and the mindset of the Royal Blues going into the game.

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