Domenico Tedesco

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The first step on a long journey

Whether it was the coach, the board or the fans – the relief was visible across all those supporting the Royal Blues. And the players knew exactly who they needed to thank after their crucial 1-0 win over Mainz on Saturday.

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“I’m not known for my heading ability!”

Domenico Tedesco seemed more at ease at the press conference after Schalke beat Mainz 1-0. FSV head coach, Sandro Schwarz, on the other hand, was annoyed that his team failed to take a point which he felt would have been deserved. Goalscorer Alessandro Schöpf and his teammate Guido Burgstaller joked about the former's winning goal.

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“We can’t wait to pay back the fans’ trust”

After the defeat in Freiburg, Schalke 04 will take on 1. FSV Mainz 05 at home on Saturday (29/09, 15:30 CEST). Head coach Domenico Tedesco is “confident that the side will end their poor run of form and will take their first Bundesliga points of the season.”

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Domenico Tedesco: Hungry for success

FC Schalke 04 travel to SC Freiburg on Tuesday evening (20:30 CEST) in search of their first Bundesliga points of the season and head coach Domenico Tedesco is convinced that the Bundesliga table will look a bit prettier for the Royal-Blues after the clash in the Schwarzwald-Stadion.

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“We need to collectively deal with this situation”

Domenico Tedesco and Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac analysed the 2-0 victory for the visitors. Captain Ralf Fährmann and Sebastian Rudy also gave their thoughts, with schalke04.de summarising the interviews.

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“We want to send out a message against Bayern”

Four days after the intensive Champions League game against FC Porto, Schalke will take on Bayern München on Saturday (22/09, 18:30 CEST) in the VELTINS-Arena. Head coach Domenico Tedesco is counting on both his players’ mentality and the support of the fans.

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“I didn’t see any contact”

The draw tonight in the Veltins-Arena has provided plenty of talking points. Domenico Tedesco discussed the penalty decisions among other things in the press conference. The Porto head coach praised the defensive work of his side. Mark Uth and Naldo also gave their opinions in the Mixed Zone. schalke04.de has summarised all four's opinions.

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Domenico Tedesco: "I’m glad I can be part of it"

Champions League football is returning to Gelsenkirchen for the first time in 1288 days. On Tuesday, the 18th September, one of the first games of the Champions League season sees Schalke take on FC Porto in the VELTINS-Arena. Tickets for the match against the Portuguese champions are still available and the west and east ticket offices will open at 18:30 CEST on matchday.

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"We need to get back on track soon"

Domenico Tedesco feels that Schalke deserved a point after the 2-1 defeat in Mönchengladbach. Tedesco, alongside home coach Dieter Hecking, analysed the 90 minutes in the Borussia-Park. Attackers Mark Uth and Guido Burgstaller also gave their thoughts, which Schalke04.de have summarised.

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Domenico Tedesco: Mistakes are allowed, as long as we show intent

The Royal Blues are looking to secure their first Bundesliga win of the season with an attacking mindset in Mönchengladbach on Saturday (15.09., 18:30 CEST). Domenico Tedesco emphasised the strength of his squad, but also warned of the opponent’s own quality.

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“We’re a positive-thinking team”

Schalke didn’t imagine that their season would start like this. The Royal Blues followed up last weekend’s loss against Wolfsburg with another defeat; this time at home to Hertha Berlin. The team are remaining optimistic however, and are convinced that things will start to look up soon. There’s no reason to panic.

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"A very poor second half"

Head coach Domenico Tedesco and players Ralf Fährmann and Sebastian Rudy were disappointed after the 2-0 defeat to Hertha. Pal Dardai on the other hand was delighted. schalke04.de has summarised their thoughts.