Newscenter

Youri Mulder: We didn't do any of what normally defines us

At the post-match press conference following the 1-0 defeat to 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday (17/10), head coach Miron Muslic and his counterpart Urs Fischer discussed the result. schalke04.de also gathered reactions from Youri Mulder, Kenan Karaman and Timo Becker in the mixed zone.

Bundesliga

S04 beaten 1-0 by Mainz at the VELTINS-Arena

FC Schalke 04 suffered their first home defeat of the season on Saturday (17/10), losing 1-0 to 1. FSV Mainz 05. Phillip Tietz scored the only goal of the game in the 24th minute. It was Mainz’s third win from three away games this season.

Bundesliga

Loris Karius: Find the right balance between defending well and creating chances

After making his 100th appearance in the Bundesliga last weekend, Loris Karius is set to come up against his former employers, 1. FSV Mainz 05, on Saturday (17/10). Ahead of the game, the goalkeeper spoke of needing to "find the right balance between defending well and creating chances."

Bundesliga

Miron Muslic: We’re competitive and difficult to play against

FC Schalke 04 will play at 15:30 CEST on a Saturday for the first time this season when they host 1. FSV Mainz 05 on matchday 6. “As a child and teenager, I always looked forward to this kick-off time. I used to follow it on TV and on teletext – German Bundesliga, page 215,” revealed Miron Muslic ahead of Saturday’s game (17/10).

Bundesliga

Adrian Gantenbein: I can’t be pleased with my own performance if we weren’t successful as a team

Adrian Gantenbein appeared to be on track to have the perfect day on Sunday (11/10), with the 25-year-old not only making his Bundesliga debut on his comeback from injury, but also scoring his maiden goal in the division. Substitute Keisuke Gotō then scored the match-winner for SC Freiburg in the 85th minute, putting a damper on the day for the Royal Blues.

Bundesliga

Miron Muslic: We’ll address what went wrong and learn from it

There was plenty of disappointment after Schalke’s late 2-1 defeat away to SC Freiburg on Sunday (11/10). Head coaches Miron Muslic and Julian Schuster gave their assessments after the final whistle, while Kenan Karaman and Loris Karius also reflected on the game.

Bundesliga

Royal Blues beaten late on in Freiburg

FC Schalke 04 were denied a point late on at SC Freiburg on Sunday afternoon (11/10), slipping to a 2-1 defeat in their first Bundesliga game after the international break. Adrian Gantenbein marked his Bundesliga debut by scoring S04’s first-half equaliser.

Bundesliga

Miron Muslic: We’re facing one of Germany’s top teams

After a three-week break from competitive action, Bundesliga football returns this weekend. FC Schalke 04 travel to SC Freiburg on Sunday (11/10) to finish off matchday 5. Kick off at the Europa-Park Stadion is at 17:30 CEST. “We’re looking forward to the challenge as we come up against a side sitting in third at the moment,” said Miron Muslic ahead of the clash with SCF, who remain unbeaten this season.

Bundesliga

Junior Adamu: As a kid, you dream about moments like that

Doing keepie-uppies, joking around with his teammates and clearly enjoying himself, Junior Adamu has been all smiles in Schalke training this week – and with good reason. The 25-year-old scored his first goal for Austria during the international break. In an interview with schalke04.de, the striker discusses what that moment in Vienna meant to him, the special celebration he had been saving for the occasion and what he makes of facing former club SC Freiburg this weekend.

Interview

Wins for Aouchiche and Hwang, Ayhan reaches play-offs

Three Schalke players were still in action for their national teams on Tuesday (6/10), as the international break drew to a close. Adil Aouchiche (Algeria), Hee Chan Hwang (South Korea) and Mertcan Ayhan (Türkiye U21) all started for their respective sides. schalke04.de has summarised all the key moments from the trio’s matches.

Internationals

Timo Becker back in team training

Schalke begin preparations for their away game against SC Freiburg on Wednesday (7/10), with Timo Becker set to return to team training after recently being sidelined with an ankle injury.

Team

Nikola Katic and Bosnia and Herzegovina defeat Poland

Nikola Katic and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national side rounded off the first international break of the season on Monday (5/10), picking up points in the UEFA Nations League against Poland in Zenica. The Schalke defender helped his team to a 1-0 victory.

Internationals

Satoshi Tanaka features in Kirin Cup win for Japan

The Japan national side won the Kirin Cup on Monday (5/10), beating New Zealand 2-1 in the final. Satoshi Tanaka came on in the closing stages of the match to make his third appearance for the Samurai Blue.

Internationals

Wöber subbed on as Austria remain unbeaten in the Nations League

Austria remain unbeaten in the UEFA Nations League after a 1-1 draw against Kosovo on Sunday (4/10). Maximilian Wöber was subbed in the 77th minute, with Austria netting an equaliser shortly after. Junior Adamu, who had been on the scoresheet in the 3-1 win in the reverse fixture against Kosovo, was an unused substitute.

Internationals

Ron Schallenberg: Step it up a notch against Freiburg

For Ron Schallenberg, Saturday’s friendly against Austria Lustenau (3/10) represented not only an opportunity to pick up game time, but also valuable experience. “We won and kept a clean sheet, which are two very positive things,” the midfielder said afterwards. Like teammate Vitalie Becker, Schallenberg is now also turning his attention back to the upcoming games in the Bundesliga.

Friendly

Sylla header seals 1-0 friendly win at Austria Lustenau

Schalke played their second friendly of the current international break on Saturday (3/10), taking on Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Lustenau. Moussa Sylla’s 68th-minute header proved the difference at the SUN MINIMEAL Arena as the Royal Blues secured a deserved 1-0 victory.

Friendly

Džeko bows out as Bosnia and Herzegovina draw with Sweden

Edin Džeko made his final appearance for Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday evening (2/10), bringing the curtain down on a remarkable international career. The country’s record appearance-maker started against Sweden at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica and was substituted in the 63rd minute to a huge ovation. The UEFA Nations League game finished 1-1, with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s equaliser coming from a cross aimed towards Nikola Katic.

Internationals

Second-division champions meet as S04 head to Lustenau with captain Kenan Karaman

Schalke will look to keep up their match sharpness and put on an entertaining game for the travelling supporters when they face Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Lustenau in a friendly on Saturday (3/10, 15:00 CEST). The match will be played at the SUN MINIMEAL Arena, named after one of Schalke’s partners.

Friendly

Edin Džeko set for 152nd and final international appearance

It promises to be an emotional night, both for the supporters in the stands at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica and, above all, for Edin Džeko himself. After almost two decades with the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, the striker will represent his country for the final time when they face Sweden in the UEFA Nations League on Friday (2/10, 20:45 CEST). The long-serving captain will bring the curtain down on his international career after the game.

Internationals

Maximilian Wöber and Austria secure a point after an initial two-goal deficit

Austria managed to defend their lead at the top of the table in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday (1/10) despite initially going two goals down in Ireland. Schalke centre-back Maximilian Wöber was subbed on at the start of the second half in the 2-2 draw at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Junior Adamu did not make an appearance.

Internationals