Karel Geraerts Archive

Marc Wilmots and Karel Geraerts leave S04 with immediate effect

After intensive conversations, the FC Schalke 04 board have decided to part ways with sporting director Marc Wilmots and head coach Karel Geraerts with immediate effect. This was shared with both of them in private conversations on Saturday (21/9). Geraerts‘ assistant Tim Smolders has also left the club.

Team

Sep 21, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We need to start rewarding our efforts again

After two losses in a row, FC Schalke 04 are hoping to get back to winning ways against SV Darmstadt 98 at the VELTINS-Arena on Friday (20/9, kick-off 18:30 CEST). “We are determined to win this home game,” says Karel Geraerts. The head coach has seen a very committed team in training this week so far, ahead of the encounter. “We’ve been very focused in our work,” explained the Belgian.

2. Bundesliga

Sep 18, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We need to defend better as a unit

FC Schalke 04 are away at Karlsruher SC on matchday 5. Kick off on Friday night (13/9) is at 18:30 CEST.

2. Bundesliga

Sep 11, 2024

Karel Geraerts: It’s going to be an intense affair

FC Schalke 04 are finally back at home. After four weeks on the road, the Royal Blues will host 1. FC Köln at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (13:30 CEST).

2. Bundesliga

Aug 30, 2024

Karel Geraerts on comebacks, character and successful debuts

Head coach Karel Geraerts and his Schalke squad were out on the training pitch for their first session of the week on Monday morning (26/8), less than 24 hours after the tense 2-2 draw against 1. FC Magdeburg. The Belgian also spoke about analysis and the team’s position after three 2. Bundesliga matches.

2. Bundesliga

Aug 26, 2024

Karel Geraerts: Both sides could have won it at the end

S04 head coach Karel Geraerts and his opposite number Christian Titz discussed the 1-1 draw on Sunday (25/8) at the Avnet Arena at the post-match press conference. The two coaches each saw good things from their respective sides, as well things to be worked on. Amin Younes also spoke to the media after his first competitive appearance for the club.

2. Bundesliga

Aug 25, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We need to be more clinical

FC Schalke 04 are back in league action on Sunday (25/8) away to 1. FC Magdeburg. Kick off at the Avnet Arena will be at 13:30 CEST.

2. Bundesliga

Aug 23, 2024

Karel Geraerts: Hard work, incredible atmosphere

Schalke head coach Karel Geraerts looked back on the 2-0 win in Aalen on Saturday (17/8) together with his opposite number Petar Kosturkov after the game at the post-match press conference. Captain Kenan Karaman and debutant Martin Wasinski also spoke to the media after the game.

DFB-Pokal

Aug 17, 2024

Karel Geraerts: It's about having the right mentality

The 2024/25 DFB-Pokal season will officially get underway for FC Schalke 04 on Saturday afternoon, as they take on Oberliga side VfR Aalen in the first round. Kick-off at the CENTUS ARENA will be at 15:30 CEST.

DFB-Pokal

Aug 15, 2024

Karel Geraerts: The red card was a game changer

The four goals at the Max-Morlock-Stadion on Saturday (10/8) were not the only talking points after the final whistle. Ron Schallenberg’s controversial red card was also on everyone’s lips, with Karel Geraerts and FCN coach Miroslav Klose giving their thoughts on it at the post-match press conference. They also talked about what their respective sides did well and not so well. Ron Schallenberg commented on the incident himself in the mixed zone.

2. Bundesliga

Aug 10, 2024

Karel Geraerts: Be focused and brave once again

FC Schalke 04's first away game of the 2024/25 will be a special one, with a trip to face 1. FC Nürnberg. Fans of both clubs have enjoyed a special friendship for many years now, making the match on Saturday afternoon one that many are eagerly anticipating (10/8, 13:00 CEST).

2. Bundesliga

Aug 8, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We can be happy tonight, but our focus turns to Nürnberg tomorrow

THE VELTINS-Arena was full of happy faces after Schalke’s 5-1 win over Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday night (3/8). Head coach Geraerts was also satisfied with the matchday 1 victory, unlike his opposite number Daniel Scherning. Captain Kenan Karaman and Justin Heekeren also spoke to the media after the game.

2. Bundesliga

Aug 4, 2024