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Benjamin Stambouli: More confident than last year

No matter if he plays as a central defender or holding midfielder, Benjamin Stambouli is comfortable in both roles thanks to his flexibility. He’d even be ready to venture forward and play striker, he explained to schalke04.de with a wink.

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Ralf Fährmann: Every game is a gift at this club

Against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this Saturday, Ralf Fährmann made his 150th Bundesliga appearance in Royal Blue. We spoke to Schalke’s number one about fulfilling his dreams, set-backs, sleepless nights and Royal Blue dreams.

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Alessandro Schöpf: A good performance alone isn’t enough

After half time in Munich, Alessandro Schöpf played as a holding midfielder and it’s a role which he may also have to play against Hoffenheim. The Austria international spoke about the games to come, the team’s belief and the DFB-Pokal semi-final.

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Abdul Rahman Baba: I kept in touch

Abdul Rahman Baba played 21 games with Schalke in the first half of the 16/17 season. That was before the Ghana international suffered a cruciate ligament injury which ended his season. At the end of the season, his loan deal from Chelsea came to an end but since then he has kept in touch with Schalke and now the left-footer is glad to be back in Gelsenkirchen. schalke04.de got the chance to catch up with the 23-year-old to chat all things Schalke.

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Ralf Fährmann: Sometimes there are days like that

Ralf Fährmann was the tragic figure of Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Werder Bremen, with his mistake from a free-kick allowing the visitors to equalise. The captain spoke to schalke04.com about the two Werder goals and the upcoming matches.

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Naldo after 2-1 defeat: This will not derail us

Naldo won 88 percent of his challenges on Saturday’s home game against Werder Bremen – the best percentage on the pitch. It was not, however, how the 35-year-old had imagined his reunion with Werder. We caught up with the Brazilian centre back...

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Naldo: We can’t underestimate Bremen

It’s all going smoothly for Naldo this season. With five goals to his name, he’s the Royal Blues’ second highest goalscorer and has worked his way back in contention for a World Cup spot. The defender spoke to schalke04.de about the coming clash with Werder Bremen.

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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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