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Royal Blues preparing for home game against Preußen Münster

FC Schalke 04’s training session on Wednesday (15/4) was open to the fans as preparations continue for Sunday’s (19/4) home match against Preußen Münster.

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Moussa Ndiaye avoids suspension after successful appeal

FC Schalke 04 lodged an appeal following Moussa Ndiaye’s wrongful sending-off in Sunday’s away game in Elversberg (12/4). That appeal was upheld by the German Football Association (DFB) Sports Court the day after the 2-1 win. As a result, no suspension will be imposed.

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Vitalie Becker back in team training

Vitalie Becker took the next step in his recovery on Wednesday (8/4) as the left-back completed the full training session with the team. The 21-year-old, whose last appearance came on matchday 18 in Berlin, had already been partially integrated into team training last week.

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Schalke 04 extend assistant coach Tim Hoogland’s contract

Tim Hoogland is staying at Schalke, with the club extending his contract as assistant coach by three years to 2029. The 40-year-old has been rewarded for the work he has done so far, including acting as an important link between the first team and the Knappenschmiede, as well as overseeing the Knappen’s set pieces. Hoogland joined the first-team coaching staff from the U19s in November 2024.

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Edin Džeko undergoing thorough medical examinations, Dylan Leonard completes parts of team training

S04 fans were able to watch preparations for the Easter Sunday clash with Karlsruher SC during Wednesday’s public training session (1/4). Those who were away with their national teams during the international break were not yet involved.

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Vitalie Becker and Bryan Lasme back in team training

Vitalie Becker and Bryan Lasme were both back on the pitch on Tuesday afternoon (24/3), taking part in a full team session for the first time since their respective layoffs. Adrian Gantenbein, Anton Donkor and Christopher Antwi-Adjei also stepped up their workload after returning last week.

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Edin Džeko’s suspension reduced to one game after successful appeal

Following a hearing on Thursday (19/3), the DFB Sports Court cut Edin Džeko’s ban from two league matches to one and upheld the player’s appeal. A fine of €20,000 was also imposed. The Bosnian was shown a red card in Sunday’s home game against Hannover 96 (15/3).

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Trio back in training

Adrian Gantenbein, Anton Donkor and Christopher Antwi-Adjei were all back with the Royal Blues in team training on Wednesday (18/3), completing parts of the session.

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Schalke 04 appeal against Edin Džeko’s two-match ban

Following the red card shown in Sunday’s home game against Hannover 96 (15/3), the DFB Sports Court has handed Edin Džeko a two-match suspension in a single-judge ruling after charges were brought by the DFB Control Committee. The Sports Court judged Džeko’s challenge as serious foul play.

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Loris Karius back in team training

Goalkeeper Loris Karius, who has missed each of the last three league games due to a back problem, returned to team training on Wednesday (11/3). The 32-year-old worked alone with goalkeeping coach Volkan Ünlü on Monday (9/3) and Tuesday (10/3) at the start of the week.

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Sylla back in training as S04 gear up for Arminia under the lights

Moussa Sylla, who was forced to sit out for Schalke’s trip to SpVgg Greuther Fürth due to an adductor problem, returned to Schalke’s team training for the session on Tuesday (3/3).

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Preparations for the home game against Magdeburg well underway

It was a busy Wednesday afternoon at the training pitches, with full-back Adrian Gantenbein finally able to join his teammates for the full session ahead of Saturday’s game against 1. FC Magdeburg (21/2).

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