Interview Archive

Sascha Riether: Nobody demands the limelight

The last 12 months have been fairly eventful for Sascha Riether. The former player, who now acts as a coordinator between the players and the management, spoke about the previous year with schalke04.de. In the first part of the interview, the 36-year-old discussed a memorable phone call in the summer and his work with the coaching staff.

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FC Schalke 04, Eintracht Frankfurt, Bundesliga, Saison 2019/2020

Bastian Oczipka: My teammates in front of me made it easier

Bastian Oczipka had worn the Royal Blue jersey 74 times before Sunday’s game against Eintracht Frankfurt and had played on the left side of Schalke’s defence on each of those 74 occasions. The plan was for him to take up his usual position for his 75th appearance for S04 but after Weston McKennie picked up an early injury, Oczipka joined Ozan Kabak in the centre of defence.

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Bastian Oczipka: We need to cut out mistakes and use the space

Having recently faced off against his former team Bayer Leverkusen, Bastian Oczipka prepares to do battle with another ex-club on Sunday (15/12). The left-back joined the Royal Blues from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2017. “Of course, it’s no ordinary game for me,” says the 30-year-old.

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Amine Harit: I’ve not finished yet

Contract extended! Amine Harit has agreed to extend his deal with FC Schalke 04 until 30th June 2024. In an interview, the Moroccan international spoke about his decision, his future goals, and the reasons for his strong performances this season, for which he thanked coach David Wagner and his coaching team for having such faith in him.

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Benito Raman: Winning is the most important thing

Benito Raman scored for the third game in a row on Saturday. The Belgium international spoke to schalke04.de about his current form, his disallowed goal, his performance against Leverkusen and what he wants to achieve before the winter break.

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Daniel Caligiuri: It’s like having home crowds at away games

Daniel Caligiuri has had a lot to do with the ten points that Schalke took in November, grabbing two assists and one goal. The 31-year-old also made a crucial interception from Neven Subotic last time out against Union Berlin. In an interview with schalke04.de, the midfielder talks about his strong form, where the team currently sit in the table, the upcoming duel in Leverkusen and the support of the fans.

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Suat Serdar: Change of tactics paid off

Suat Serdar raised the roof of the VELTINS-Arena on Friday night (29/11) with a winning goal in the 86th minute of the game. The Germany international spoke to schalke04.de about the hard-fought win against Union Berlin, his all-important goal and the current league table.

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Ahmed Kutucu wants to play for Turkey and Schalke

Schalke attacker Ahmed Kutucu made his senior international debut for Turkey in the 2-0 win at Andorra in a Euro qualifier this week. He spoke to schalke04.de about his debut, his hopes of making the EURO 2020 squad and the transfer rumours surrounding him.

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28.09.2019, Fussball, Saison 2019/2020, Bundesliga, 6. Spieltag – RB Leipzig – FC Schalke 04 Omar Mascarell (FC Schalke

Omar Mascarell: Playing with a lot of self-confidence

Whether it’s on or off the pitch, Omar Mascarell is a key figure within the squad. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Spaniard spoke about his responsibilities as vice-captain and as a defensive midfielder, as well as his dream of playing for the national team. The 26-year-old also reveals what topic makes him the target of some good-natured ribbing from his teammates.

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09.11.2019, Fussball, Saison 2019/2020, Bundesliga, 11. Spieltag – FC Schalke 04 – Fortuna Düsseldorf Jonjoe Kenny (FC S

Jonjoe Kenny: I want to keep improving in all areas

Jonjoe Kenny has all but cemented his place in the Schalke 04 starting XI since his arrival in Gelsenkirchen. The 22-year-old is also hoping that his impressive performances will help him to achieve a childhood dream.

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Suat Serdar: When the team plays well, everyone plays even better

Suat Serdar netted his fourth goal of the season against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday. The 22-year-old speaks about the frustrating draw against Fortuna, his performances so far this season and receiving another call-up to the German national team.

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Alessandro Schöpf: One of the best goals in my career

It had been over a year since Alessandro Schöpf’s last goal in a competitive match for FC Schalke 04, but he ended his drought at Bielefeld with what was probably the most beautiful goal of his career so far. The midfielder spoke to schalke04.de about his wonder strike, his fitness and reveals why everyone can learn something from the game at Arminia.

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