Training Camp

Day three in Herzlake: A comeback after 287 days out

Benjamin Stambouli is back. The defender celebrated his comeback on Sunday (August 9th) during the 5-1 friendly win against VfL Osnabrück. It was a first appearance in 287 days for the Frenchman, who extended his contract until 2023 just a few days ago. The defender was forced to spend months on the sidelines after injuring his foot during the derby last October.

Training Camp

Aug 9, 2020

Day two in Herzlake: Two intensive sessions and a birthday boy

On Saturday morning, Malick Thiaw was treated to a round of “Happy Birthday” from his teammates as the central defender celebrated his 19th birthday. After the meal, the birthday boy had a fruit platter to look forward to.

Training Camp

Aug 8, 2020

Day one in Herzlake: High temperatures and intense training

With a group of 25 outfielders and three goalkeepers, Schalke 04 began their short training camp in Herzlake on Friday (07/08). David Wagner wants to use the four days in Lower Saxony to work on the basics as well as honing his playing style.

Training Camp

Aug 7, 2020

Preseason programme: Gelsenkirchen, Herzlake and Austria

FC Schalke 04 have determined the key details regarding their preseason training programme ahead of 2020/21. In total, David Wagner's team will complete two training camps and play eight friendlies in order to best prepare for the new Bundesliga campaign. On Monday, 3 August, training will commence in Gelsenkirchen.

Inside, Team, Bundesliga, Training Camp

Jul 27, 2020

A return to Hohe Tauern National Park for summer training camp

The Royal Blues have been hosting their summer training camp in Austria since 2016, and this year is no exception. For the fifth time in a row, Schalke will head to Hohe Tauern National Park to prepare for the upcoming 2020/21 season.

Training Camp

Jan 16, 2020

Omar Mascarell: Happy and Proud

Omar Mascarell had an impressive Hinrunde. After breaking into the starting XI at the back end of last season, he has remained a key player at the club, and, a few days ago, was named as Schalke’s captain. “I am really happy about it,” he said.

Training Camp

Jan 10, 2020

Next stop: Hamburg!

The training camp in Fuente Alamo is over. On Thursday (09/01), S04 captain Omar Mascarell led his team out for one final session on the pitches of the Sheraton Hacienda del Alamo Golf and Spa Resort. After training, the players made sure there was time for a group photo with the fans who had travelled to watch them and thanked them for their support during their stay in Spain.

Training Camp

Jan 9, 2020

David Wagner: It was a typical friendly game

On Tuesday (07/01), five days after returning to training, FC Schalke 04 had a first friendly game to prepare for the second half of the season. The fact that the team lost 1-0 to Belgian first division side Sint-Truidense V.V. is not something head coach David Wagner wants to focus on too much.

Training Camp

Jan 8, 2020

S04 suffer 1-0 defeat to Sint-Truidense V.V.

A friendly defeat: FC Schalke 04 were beaten 1-0 by Belgian first division side Sint-Truidense V.V. on Tuesday (07/01). New signing Michael Gregoritsch made his first appearance in the Royal Blue jersey. Matija Nastastic returned from his absence caused by a knee injury.

Training Camp

Jan 7, 2020

Jonjoe Kenny: A great first half of the year

Jonjoe Kenny started in every single game in the Hinrunde. The Englishman missed just seven minutes, as he was brought off late into the match on two occasions. “It was a great first half of the year for me personally and for the team”, the right back gives a positive review of his first six months with Schalke.

Training Camp

Jan 6, 2020

Great atmosphere at the Royal Blue Night in Fuente Alamo

On Saturday, FC Schalke 04 invited the numerous fans who had once again travelled with them to the Royal Blue Night on the grounds of the team hotel Sheraton Hacienda del Alamo Golf and Spa Resort in Fuente Alamo. As usual, the evening was organised by the fan affairs department.

Training Camp

Jan 5, 2020

David Wagner: Concentrate on what’s important

Nübel transfer, the captaincy, potential ins and outs, the training camp: After the first training session in Fuente Alamo, coach David Wagner spoke about the current issues surrounding the club.

Team, Training Camp

Jan 4, 2020