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Win in Elversberg overshadowed by tragedy

FC Schalke 04 ended the year with a 4-1 win against league leaders SV Elversberg, having taken seven points from their last three games. However, the team's delight at their success was overshadowed by a tragic event in Magdeburg on Friday evening (20/12). A car was deliberately driven into a crowd of people at a Christmas market, resulting in several deaths and countless serious injuries. The news deeply affected the players, staff and fans.

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S04 end the year with 4-1 win at SV Elversberg

FC Schalke 04 scored four times on the way to picking up three important points from their final game of the year at SV Elversberg on Friday (20/12). Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla and Ron Schallenberg all got on the scoresheet for the Royal Blues, while Carlo Sickinger scored for the hosts.

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Matchdays 20 to 24 scheduled

The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) has confirmed the timings for further fixtures in the new year. FC Schalke 04 will play three times on a Sunday and once each on a Friday and Saturday across matchdays 20 to 24.

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Kees van Wonderen: Taking confidence with us

The Royal Blues will end the year away at SV Elversberg on Friday (20/12). Ahead of the game, head coach Kees van Wonderen spoke about the challenge facing his side and the team’s recent development.

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Zalazar with Uruguay U20s – Younes to undergo minor operation

Mauro Zalazar is currently not with the Schalke squad. The midfielder is with Uruguay U20s as they prepare for the 2025 South American U-20 Championship.

Team

Youri Mulder: It’s fun watching this team play

There was a lot to please Youri Mulder during the home match at the VELTINS-Arena against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (14/12). 19 shots, the majority of the possession and impressive passing accuracy formed a good picture. On top of that, the use of space, intensity in tackling and splendid sequences with the ball would have given the Dutchman reason to smile. He is set to remain as director of professional football until the end of the season while he has already stepped back from duties on the supervisory board.

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Moussa Sylla on his chances, goal and celebration

On Saturday (14/12), Moussa Sylla was close to bringing out his celebration on multiple occasions before he was finally able to on 72 minutes. After his equaliser against Fortuna Düsseldorf, the striker put the ball under his shirt and his thumb in his mouth. “The celebration was for my wife. She’s pregnant. We’re really excited about a new addition to the family,” said the 25-year-old. He doesn’t want to say yet if it’s a boy or a girl.

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Kees van Wonderen: The belief in our own ability keeps on growing

Just like last week at league leaders Paderborn, the Royal Blues put in an impressive performance on Saturday afternoon (14/12) against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Kees van Wonderen and his opposite number Daniel Thioune reflected on an entertaining game at the post-match press conference, with both coaches agreeing that Fortuna goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier was the reason that Schalke only got a point. Captain Kenan Karaman and Paul Seguin also talked about the 90 minutes.

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Good performance only enough to secure 1-1 draw against Düsseldorf

FC Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon (14/12) at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena. Away goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier was the star of the show as he prevented the Royal Blues from picking up all three points. Moussa Sylla scored Schalke’s goal with a header.

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Kees van Wonderen: We’re all a part of Schalke together

Both FC Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, who face off at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (14/12) at 13:00 CET, picked up impressive victories last time out. S04 boss Kees van Wonderen is confident that his team can now build on their performance in Paderborn.

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Axel Hefer: New board member for sport needs to be a team player and an expert

FC Schalke 04 will reinstate the position of board member for sport come the start of the new year. The club’s supervisory board has decided that a new member with responsibility for sporting directives will be added to the existing board currently consisting of Matthias Tillmann and Christina Rühl-Hamers.

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Youri Mulder to stay on as director of professional football until the end of the season

Youri Mulder will stay on as director of professional football at FC Schalke 04 until the end of the current season. The 55-year-old will remain the point of liaison for the coaching staff, team and first team performance centre staff. Mulder has also been working with Ben Manga over the past weeks as the director of squad planning, scouting and Knappenschmiede and as a board member in preparation for the upcoming winter transfer window. His position on the supervisory board of FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V will now be vacant until the season’s conclusion.

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Paul Seguin: Build on our performance against Düsseldorf and in Elversberg

Paul Seguin contributed two assists during FC Schalke 04's 4-2 win away at league leaders SC Paderborn on Friday (6/12). The 29-year-old also impressed in midfield, enjoying the most touches of any player (104) and completing a high number of passes. He also covered an impressive 12.2 kilometres.

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Janik Bachmann: The emotions were indescribable

With two minutes left to play in Paderborn on Friday evening (6/12), Janik Bachmann scored a header to effectively put the game to bed, sealing a 4-2 win for the Royal Blues. "In the moment, I wasn't sure how to celebrate. The emotions were indescribable," the summer signing said about his debut goal for the club.

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Kees van Wonderen: The win was a team effort

After the final whistle on Friday (6/12), both Kees van Wonderen and Paderborn head coach Lukas Kwasniok agreed that the Royal Blues were the deserved victors away to the league leaders. Double-scoring Kenan Karaman and midfielder Ron Schallenberg felt the same. schalke04.de has the reactions of these four.

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S04 win 4-2 away at league leaders Paderborn

FC Schalke 04 got their reward for a sensational performance on Friday (6/12). The Royal Blues deservedly beat SC Paderborn 07 4-2 at the Home Deluxe Arena. Kenan Karaman scored twice against the league leaders, while Moussa Sylla and Janik Bachmann also found the net.

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Kees van Wonderen: Take this energy with us to Paderborn

FC Schalke 04 will travel to face current league leaders SC Paderborn 07 on Friday (6/12, 18:30 CET). The hosts have established a four-point lead over second place. "We know that it won't be easy. But, we're ready to tackle this challenge with full motivation and are looking forward to facing the league leaders," Kees van Wonderen said ahead of the clash at the Home Deluxe Arena.

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Schalke 04 to head to Belek for winter training camp

The Royal Blues will head to Belek for a winter training camp in order to prepare for the second half of the season. The team are set to travel on 3rd January and will return to Germany on 10th January 2025. The roundtrip flights from Düsseldorf to Antalya will be provided by the club's official airline partner, SunExpress.

Training Camp

Højlund back in full team training

There was some good news for the Royal Blues from the training ground at the start of the new week (2/12).

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Kenan Karaman: Defended their goals badly as a team

After the 3-0 defeat at home to 1. FC Kaiserslautern, head coach Kees van Wonderen and captain Kenan Karaman discussed the game. schalke04.de has collected the post-match reaction.

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