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Dominick Drexler to become assistant coach of Schalke’s U17s

Following the end of his career as a professional footballer in the summer, Dominick Drexler will take on the role of assistant coach for Schalke’s U17 side, currently led by head coach Charles Takyi. Drexler will undertake internships both at and away from the club before the summer, with his new role effective as of the 2025/26 season. His new contract will run for two years, as agreed when he last signed a contract extension as a player.

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Karius and Antwi-Adjei set for periods on the sidelines

After both having to come off due to injury away to SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (30/3), goalkeeper Loris Karius and attacking player Christopher Antwi-Adjei will each be out of action until further notice.

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Taylan Bulut and Janik Bachmann back in training

At the start of a new week of training before Sunday’s away game (30/3) at SpVgg Greuther Fürth, Taylan Bulut was able to complete parts of the session with the rest of his team. The right-back has been out recently due to illness and missed the home match with Hannover 96 as well as the Germany U19 fixtures over the international break.

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Luca Podlech undergoes successful knee operation

Luca Podlech underwent a successful arthroscopic operation on Friday (21/3) on his right knee at the Knappschaft Kliniken Gelsenkirchen-Buer.

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Taylan Bulut returns to Gelsenkirchen to recover from illness

Taylan Bulut, who missed the home game against Hannover 96 due to an infection, will also not play for Germany U19s in their upcoming European Championship qualifiers.

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Moussa Sylla and Emil Højlund return to complete parts of team training

Two players returned to team training on Monday (17/3) for the first session during the current international break. Moussa Sylla has now recovered from a muscle fibre strain, while Emil Højlund was also back after his thigh injury.

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Royal Blues start training ahead of Hannover home game

Following the win over Hertha BSC at the weekend (8/3), FC Schalke 04 began a new week of training on Tuesday (11/3).

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Paul Seguin back in training after head injury against Münster

Last Friday’s home game against Preußen Münster (28/2) saw Paul Seguin come off with a quarter of an hour left to play. The midfielder suffered a head injury after colliding with former Royal Blue Florian Pick and required treatment for several minutes. The wound was promptly stitched up after the final whistle.

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Zalazar back at Schalke – Karaman and Bulut return to training

Around a week after the conclusion of the South American U-20 Championship in Venezuela, Mauro Zalazar is back in Gelsenkirchen. The 19-year-old Uruguayan midfielder returned to training with Schalke’s first team on Tuesday morning (25/2) as preparations got underway for Friday’s home game against SC Preußen Münster.

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Zaid Tchibara suffers ACL tear

Zaid Tchibara tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the closing stages of the match against Darmstadt on Sunday (23/2). The injury was confirmed following an MRI the day after the game.

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Taylan Bulut signs a contract extension

Germany youth international Taylan Bulut has extended his contract until 30th June 2029. His existing deal was set to run until 2026. The 19-year-old, who is eligible to play for the club’s U19s until the end of the current season, has broken into the first team in 2024/25. The win over Karlsruher SC (16/2) was the right-back’s 19th game already for the first team.

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Taylan Bulut returns to training following illness

Taylan Bulut was able to return to training on Tuesday (11/2) after having missed last weekend’s trip to Cologne due to illness. The right-back was able to complete parts of team training as the Royal Blues prepare to host Karlsruher SC on Sunday (16/2).

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