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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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Schalke 04 agree to terminate contract with Amin Younes

FC Schalke 04 and Amin Younes have agreed to terminate his contract effective immediately. Frank Baumann, S04 board member for sport, shared the decision in a one-on-one conversation with the midfielder on Monday (16/2).

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Duo back in training – surgery for Paul Pöpperl and Emil Højlund

FC Schalke 04 began preparations for the game away to Holstein Kiel on Tuesday (9/2). Adrian Gantenbein was back with the group. The defender had to come off injured during the match at Hertha BSC and has now completed parts of full team training for the first time again. Janik Bachmann went through the entire session with his teammates after his workload had been increased week by week. Anton Donkor and Loris Karius trained individually.

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Adil Aouchiche in training for the first time – Moussa Ndiaye to join in from Wednesday

Preparations for the home game against Dynamo Dresden are underway. Fans will be able to welcome a new face at Tuesday’s (3/2) training session: new signing Adil Aouchiche will make his first appearance on the training pitch at Schalke just a day after putting pen to paper. The midfielder was most recently on loan at Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen FC and has joined the Royal Blues from parent club Sunderland.

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Moussa Sylla to stay at Schalke – the reasons behind the decision

As New York City FC attempted to reopen negotiations on a deal that had already been fully agreed – and in doing so introduced disproportionate new demands – Moussa Sylla’s transfer will not go ahead.

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FC Schalke 04 sign Moussa Ndiaye on loan from RSC Anderlecht

FC Schalke 04 have brought in Moussa Ndiaye on loan from RSC Anderlecht for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. The left-footer strengthens Schalke’s options on the left side of their defence and will wear the number 16 shirt for the Royal Blues.

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