Interview Archive

Thomas Ouwejan: More ticket requests than usual

FC Schalke 04’s final game before the start of the new season is on Saturday (22/7) against FC Twente at 13:30 CEST. One player in particular that is looking forward to the friendly is Thomas Ouwejan, who has already faced the club from Enschede several times in his career. The left-back spoke to schalke04.de about ticket requests from his friends and family, memories of facing the Tukkers and the differences between Dutch and German football.

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Lino Tempelmann: It’s a good mix

Lino Tempelmann joined the Royal Blues only a few short days ago, and was already able to take part in training camp in Mittersill with his new teammates. In an interview with schalke04.de, the midfielder spoke about his move, his position and the opening game of the Bundesliga 2 season at Hamburger SV.

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Maya Yoshida: You can achieve a lot with good team spirit

FC Schalke 04 are back in Bundesliga action this Saturday (21/1) away to Eintracht Frankfurt, 70 days after their last league match. Maya Yoshida feels that the team is well prepared for the rest of the season. In an interview with schalke04.de, he spoke about the game against the Eagles, the support from the fans and parallels between the Royal Blues and the Japan national team.

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Rouven Schröder: We’re very happy with every single transfer

Following yet another busy transfer window, Rovuen Schröder spoke to the media at the pre-match press conference before Saturday’s away game at VfB Stuttgart (3/9, 15:30 CEST) about his squad, new signing Kenan Karaman and Amine Harit’s loan deal.

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Tobias Mohr: The atmosphere in both the first two games was incredible

Midfielder Tobias Mohr has played 111 times in Germany’s second division, but the matches against Köln and Gladbach were his first two in the top flight. He spoke to us about his first Bundesliga matches, his targets with S04 and Saturday’s trip to play VfL Wolfsburg.

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Jordan Larsson: I want to write my own story

Swedish forward Jordan Larsson has been a Royal Blue for a few days now. Following training on Wednesday (10/8), the new signing spoke to the press about his transfer to Schalke, his first impressions, his fitness levels and his famous father Henrik.

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Rouven Schröder: We’re well prepared, and also creative

Rouven Schröder gave an interview ahead of Schalke 04’s DFB-Pokal first round tie against Bremer SV, their first competitive game of the 2022/23 campaign. Our sporting director looked ahead to the game with much excitement, and also discussed Schalke’s pre-season, the current squad and possible transfer activities.

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Alex Král: I’ve never experienced anything like that

A week has gone by since Alex Král signed for FC Schalke 04. The Czech Republic international joined the club during the training camp in Mittersill and has settled in quickly. He spoke to schalke04.de about his first few days in blue and white.

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Thomas Ouwejan: My favourite German word? Promotion!

His goal was the Bundesliga – now he’s made it there. Thomas Ouwejan was one of the key players in the promotion season. The Dutchman talks to schalke04.de about the parties after achieving promotion to the top flight, work at the training camp and his goals in the upcoming season. The left-footer also shows how keen he is to play in front of the Royal Blue fans.

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Alexander Schwolow: The combination of stadium and atmosphere here is fantastic!

Our training camp in Mittersill is offering Alexander Schwolow the opportunity to get to know his new teammates a little better. The goalie, on loan from Hertha BSC, appears to always be in a good mood and is always open and communicating during sessions and after. He gives an interview to schalke04.de talking about his start to life in Gelsenkirchen, working together as a goalkeeping unit, life outside the white lines and the atmosphere inside the VELTINS-Arena.

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Florent Mollet: Schalke is the right place for me

30-year-old French midfielder Florent Mollet is one of a number of summer signings. With two goals in the first two friendlies, he has shown early signs of what he is capable of. “It’s good for your confidence when you start like that,” said Mollet, who was quick to stress that “doing it at the VELTINS-Arena and in away games” is what really matters.

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Alexander Schwolow: I want to support the team well from the back

After just a few days at Schalke, the new man between the posts already feels right at home. “It's really fun to be able to be out on the pitch with the boys,” says Alexander Schwolow, who feels very well received by his new teammates, the coaching staff and the rest of the club. The 30-year-old is also excited by the ‘fantastic’ VELTINS Arena.

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