Interview

Nabil Bentaleb: An open and honest discussion with the coach

After six months at Newcastle United, Nabil Bentaleb returned to Gelsenkirchen a few weeks ago. The midfielder has made a good impression during the pre-season friendlies and training sessions so far. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Algeria international spoke about a fresh start with the Royal Blues, an honest discussion with David Wagner and his goals for the upcoming weeks and months.

Interview

Sep 10, 2020

Nick Taitague: The club have shown that they believe in me

With the number 29 on his back, Nick Taitague has been a member of the first-team squad since the beginning of pre-season. The USA youth international spoke to schalke04.de about his first few years in Germany and the jump from the youth team to first-team level. He also explains how to pronounce his surname…

Interview

Aug 31, 2020

Malick Thiaw: Making the most of every training session

5th July 2020 was a special day in the life of Malick Thiaw – it was the day that the academy graduate signed his first professional contract that will keep him at Schalke until 30th July 2024. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 19-year-old discusses his hopes, aims, and his versatility on the pitch.

Interview

Aug 23, 2020

Can Bozdogan: I believed I would get a chance

Can Bozdogan, who was part of the U19s last season, is part of the first team set-up for the new campaign. The 19-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about his time in the Knappenschmiede, his first few weeks with the first team, players who inspire him and hoping that he won’t have to sing.

Interview

Aug 11, 2020

Rabbi Matondo: Always try to stay positive

Even during these unprecedented times, Rabbi Matondo won’t lose his sense of humour. The 19-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about what he currently misses the most, his funniest teammates and his goals for the re-start of the season at the weekend.

Interview

May 12, 2020

Long walks and missing slide tackles

Weston McKennie spoke to schalke04.de about training in small groups, walks with his dogs and his family back in the United States.

Interview

May 3, 2020

Michael Gregoritsch: I can bring my strengths back to the pitch for Schalke

After a long time training in self-isolation, the Schalke players are now training in small groups on the pitch – a fact that Michael Gregoritsch is very pleased about. In an interview with schalke04.de the 26-year-old speaks about training over the past couple of weeks, the postponing of the European Championships, and his goals for the rest of the season.

Interview

Apr 30, 2020

Benito Raman: I always had this talent

With 667 sprints already this season, Benito Raman is among the best players in the Bundesliga in this category. Speaking to schalke04.de, the Belgian forward insists he hasn’t lost any of his speed in recent weeks, and discusses his dream of playing at the EUROs in 2021.

Interview

Apr 21, 2020

Juan Miranda on his first nine months in Germany

After recovering from a calf injury, Juan Miranda is ready and raring to go. As such, the Spain U21 international is hoping he and his teammates will be back on the pitch soon. In an interview with schalke04.de, he spoke about his first nine months of living in Germany, his first time trying currywurst and how he stays in touch with his family.

Interview

Apr 20, 2020

Suat Serdar: I want to reach the ten-goal mark

Suat Serdar usually celebrates his birthday with the whole family, but this year was a little different. Nonetheless, he did manage to share a small birthday celebration with a small circle of relatives. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 23-year-old spoke about his greatest wish, football from the comfort of his own home and his friend Nassim Boujellab.

Interview

Apr 19, 2020

Nassim Boujellab: I want to win the derby!

It’s derby day in the Bundesliga Home Challenge. With Nassim Boujellab fully motivated and set to represent the Royal Blues against Dortmund on the PS4 this Saturday (18/04), the 20-year-old looks back at real life derbies from the past in an interview with schalke04.de, speaking also about his talent on the console, a message from his teammates and his anticipation ahead of the virtual Revierderby.

Interview

Apr 17, 2020

Alessandro Schöpf: I got a few comments

The Bundesliga is still on pause, which is why Alessandro Schöpf and his teammates have recently started new a new type of training - cyber training. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Austrian international not only spoke about the current training program, but also about his latest posts on social media, which made a few of his teammates laugh.

Interview

Apr 10, 2020