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Martin Fraisl: I’ve recharged my batteries

After the full-time whistle blew in the final game before the winter break, Martin Fraisl revealed that he was going to become a father for the second time in 2022. Ahead of the birth of his child in the summer, the goalkeeper wants to be as successful with Schalke 04 as possible. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Austrian spoke about preparations for the second half of the season, the team’s current points tally, the first game back against Holstein Kiel and his compatriot Benedikt Pichler, who is currently Kiel’s top scorer.

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Ko Itakura’s first Schalke goal came after a late change of mind

Defender Ko Itakura put the icing on the cake with his late goal in Schalke’s 4-1 home win over 1. FC Nürnberg last Friday. After netting his first goal for the club, the Japan international spoke to schalke04.de about that special moment, his defensive colleagues and his performances so far in Royal Blue.

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Malick Thiaw: Pay back the trust placed in me with good performances

Defender Malick Thiaw has played 1,415 of a possible 1,440 minutes in the league this season. In an interview with schalke04.de, he reflected on the first 16 games this term, plus discussed the current squad situation and the upcoming home game with 1. FC Nürnberg, which will see him face his friend Erik Shuranov.

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Reinhold Ranftl: It helps me and it helps Memo

Reinhold Ranftl’s clever pass from the right-hand side set up Marius Bülter’s backheel effort, the best goal of FC Schalke 04’s 5-2 victory over SV Sandhausen. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Austrian spoke about getting his first assist for the club, the upcoming duel with FC St. Pauli, his compatriot Guido Burgstaller and his competition for a starting place with Mehmet Can Aydin.

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Marvin Pieringer: The people here live and breathe Schalke 04

Marvin Pieringer scored his first goal for the Royal Blues in the home game against SV Darmstadt 98. The forward will be hoping that more goals follow in the coming weeks, and that he can help the team to a win. The 22-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about the first few months with the club, visits from his family, the atmosphere in the VELTINS-Arena, his first goal, playing for the U23s and the upcoming fixture against Werder Bremen.

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Darko Churlinov: I have already given out some Schalke jerseys in Skopje

When the Royal Blues visit Rostock on Saturday, Darko Churlinov will return to his old stomping ground. F.C. Hansa discovered him when he was thirteen and playing at Vardar Skopje, and they brought him to Ostsee. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 21-year-old talks about his memories of his time Rostock, the upcoming second-tier clash, his first weeks with the team and World Cup qualification.

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Florian Flick: There’s something special about every game

After Florian Flick got his first taste of life as a professional footballer at the end of last season, the 21-year-old is now a permanent member of the first-team squad. In an interview with schalke04.de, the midfielder discusses his sporting career so far, his Bundesliga debut, feedback from Dimitrios Grammozis and his nickname.

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Thomas Ouwejan: Go into every game with the desire to win

New signing Thomas Ouwejan has been up and down the left wing throughout pre-season for FC Schalke 04. The Dutch wide player spoke to schalke04.de about how S04 are thought of in his home country, his first few weeks with the Royal Blues, his crossing qualities and Friday’s friendly against Vitesse Arnhem at the Parkstadion (16/7, 18:00 CEST).

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Timo Becker: Hungry for more

Despite the heavy legs, Timo Becker is taking the positives from the team’s training camp. The 24-year-old speaks to schalke04.de about his time in Mittersill, lessons learnt from the friendly games, defensive work and the spirit in the team.

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Blendi Idrizi: It’s fun being a part of this team

A Bundesliga debut, a maiden top-flight goal, an international debut for Kosovo and a first professional contract – Blendi Idrizi has had an eventful few months. The 23-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about his path to the first team, Gerald Asamoah’s support, his goals for this season and the pride he takes in wearing Royal Blue.

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Kerim Calhanoglu: Felt at home at Schalke right away

With four Bundesliga appearances under his belt already, Kerim Calhanoglu is ready to add a few more. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 18-year-old spoke about making the move from the U19s to the first team, the hours before his debut against 1. FSV Mainz 05 and his goals and responsibilities as the youngest member of the team.

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Marius Bülter: The best away game of my career was at Schalke

New signing Marius Bülter has settled quickly into life as a Royal Blue. In an interview with schalke04.com, the attacker talks about his switch from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen, previous experiences of the club, S04 fans in his friend circle and the new season ahead.

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