Hertha BSC

241005-s04-bsc_kr_1352-1440×810

Jakob Fimpel: It was an intense game from the outset

Following the 2-2 draw in Saturday evening’s clash against Hertha BSC, interim head coach Jakob Fimpel looked back at the intense affair alongside opposite number Christian Fiél. Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg also weighed in with their thoughts on the match.

24-10-05-s04-hbsc-rhr-4761-1440×810

Schalke and Hertha split points in Gelsenkirchen

FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC played out a 2-2 draw at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday evening (5/10). The guests managed to draw level in the second half thanks to a penalty.

240926-pk-muenster-s04_42a6460_0

Jakob Fimpel: We need to put them under pressure

Saturday night’s home game against Hertha BSC is a football fixture steeped in tradition. The Royal Blues under interim coach Jakob Fimpel are hoping to kick on from last week’s 2-1 away in Münster.

240317_geraerts-1440×810

Karel Geraerts: This simply cannot keep happening

Head coach Karel Geraerts was disappointed after another away defeat for his side on Sunday afternoon (17/3). Hertha boss Pal Dardai was naturally pleased with the victory, even if he was frustrated with the two goals his side conceded. Simon Terodde also gave his thoughts on the 5-2 defeat.

berlin_12-1440×810

5-2 defeat away to Hertha

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 5-2 in the capital city on Sunday afternoon (17/3). Haris Tabakovic and Marten Winkler both scored twice for Hertha BSC, with Florian Niederlechner also getting himself on the scoresheet. Simon Terodde equalised twice for S04 in the first half.

240315_geraerts-1440×810

Karel Geraerts: A game I’ve been looking forward to for weeks

After two home games in a row, Schalke are on the road again as they visit Hertha BSC on Sunday (17th March, 13:30 CET). The Royal Blues can rely on a sizable travelling contingent to support the team in the capital. “I’ve heard there’ll be about 15,000 Schalke fans at the Olympiastadion. Some have said there might be more than 20,000,” said Karel Geraerts.

231008_kreutzer-1440×810

Matthias Kreutzer: We have to get ourselves out of this situation together

Interim coach Matthias Kreutzer and Hertha boss Pál Dárdai reflected on S04’s defeat to the Berliners on Sunday (8/10) at the post-match press conference. Marcin Kaminski and Sebastian Polter also gave their thoughts on the game.

hertha_04-1440×810

S04 beaten 2-1 at home by Hertha BSC

FC Schalke 04 lost 2-1 at home to Hertha BSC on Sunday (8/10) at the VELTINS-Arena. Hertha’s goals were scored by Smail Prevljak (41’) and Fabian Reese (51’), while Yusuf Kabadayi gave S04 hope late on with his goal (80’).

231006_kreutzer-1440×810

Matthias Kreutzer: We have to play with courage and determination

A home fixture against Hertha BSC awaits the Royal Blues on Sunday (8/10) at 13:30 CEST at the VELTINS-Arena. Like FC Schalke 04, Hertha were in the Bundesliga last season and have also had a mixed start to the new season. The “Old Lady” have picked up nine points so far – two more than Schalke’s tally of seven, meaning that S04 could leapfrog the side from Berlin with a win.

230416_karaman-1440×810

Kenan Karaman: Everyone has to be ready

Kenan Karaman set up the goal to make it 3-1 with a run down the right wing and the vision to find Simon Terodde. It was an important goal and a good response to Hertha scoring to make it 2-1 just before half time.

230416_faehrmann-1440×810

Ralf Fährmann, Tim Skarke and Cedric Brunner out for the time being

In the shape of Ralf Fährmann, Tim Skarke and Cedric Brunner, three Royal Blue players had to be substituted due to injury during the 5-2 home win against Hertha BSC.

230415_terodde-1440×810

Simon Terodde: Proud of how we supported each other

FC Schalke 04’s 5-2 home win against Hertha BSC on Friday night (14/4) at the VELTINS-Arena was the perfect response to the poor performance in Sinsheim a week ago. Stevan Jovetic looked to have got the visitors right back in the game on the stroke of half time, but Simon Terodde settled the home fans’ nerves at the start of the second half with S04’s third goal of the evening.