Karel Geraerts Archive

Karel Geraerts: We need to play with the same quality and confidence

FC Schalke 04 will be aiming to win their fourth home match on the spin when they face off against SC Paderborn 07 at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (9/3, 13:00 CET). Karel Geraerts stressed that a win against SCP isn’t a foregone conclusion after last weekend’s impressive 3-1 win over FC St. Pauli. “We’ve got to stay grounded and play with the same quality and confidence as we did last time round,” said S04’s head coach.

2. Bundesliga

Mar 7, 2024

Karel Geraerts: If we don't work as a unit, things will start to get tricky

After a disappointing outing in Magdeburg, the Royal Blues will be aiming to put in a much better performance when they face off against FC St. Pauli on Friday (1/3, 18:30 CET). Head coach Karel Geraerts seemed positive as he told journalists about the group discussions that took place at the start of the week.

2. Bundesliga

Feb 28, 2024

Karel Geraerts: Use defensive stability as a springboard

After Schalke’s 1-0 win over SV Wehen Wiesbaden, Saturday’s visit to 1. FC Magdeburg (24/02, 20:30 CET) represents an opportunity to kick on and secure more crucial points.

2. Bundesliga

Feb 22, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We worked hard to get the three points

Following his side’s 1-0 home win against SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Saturday (17/2), Karel Geraerts spoke to the media about the game. Wiesbaden head coach Markus Kauczinski was also present at the press conference to talk about the clash. Ron Schallenberg and Henning Matriciani were interviewed about the crucial win after the final whistle.

2. Bundesliga

Feb 17, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We’ll give it our all to turn things around

FC Schalke will be back at home on Saturday (17/2) as they welcome SV Wehen Wiesbaden to the VELTINS-Arena. The Royal Blues will be aiming for three points and to gain some ground on the side directly above them in the 2. Bundesliga standings. “We want to win. We’re going into the game with this mindset and we’ve got to make sure we show it on the pitch for the full 90 minutes. We’ve done enough talking,” stated Karel Geraerts.

2. Bundesliga

Feb 15, 2024

Karel Geraerts: It wasn’t a good performance

Karel Geraerts and Marcel Rapp summarised Schalke 04's 1-0 away loss against Holstein Kiel on Sunday (11/2) after the final whistle. Marius Müller and Simon Terodde also spoke to journalists about the disappointing defeat.

2. Bundesliga

Feb 11, 2024

Karel Geraerts: A tough team to play against, but we’re feeling confident

Schalke 04’s head coach can pick from almost a full complement of players ahead of his side’s trip up north for a clash with Holstein Kiel on Sunday (11/2, 13:30 CET). The Royal Blues will be looking to build on their crucial 1-0 home victory against Eintracht Braunschweig.

2. Bundesliga

Feb 9, 2024

Karel Geraerts: The atmosphere should give you a boost

FC Schalke 04 will play their first away game at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion in 12 years when they make the trip to Kaiserslautern on Friday (18:30 CET). It was clear in Wednesday’s press conference that head coach Karel Geraerts is eagerly anticipating the game.

2. Bundesliga

Jan 24, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We pushed for a goal in the second half

The two head coaches, Karel Geraerts and Tim Walter of Hamburger SV, reflected on HSV’s 2-0 win on Saturday night (20/1) at the post-match press conference together. Goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann and captain Simon Terodde also spoke to the media after the game at the VELTINS-Arena.

2. Bundesliga

Jan 20, 2024

Karel Geraerts: Build on the positives

The first competitive game of 2024 for the Royal Blues is at the primetime slot on Saturday night (20/1, 20:30 CET) against Hamburger SV at the VELTINS-Arena. Karel Geraerts believes his team is ready to take on the side currently third in the table. “We want to build on the positives from the past few weeks,” said the head coach.

2. Bundesliga

Jan 18, 2024

Karel Geraerts: Some nicely worked goals

After a successful training camp in Albufeira, coach Karel Geraerts was fairly pleased with his team’s final friendly before the return of competitive football. The Belgian was satisfied with the first-half performance in particular in the 3-1 win over KAS Eupen on Saturday (13/1). “We were well organised, scored two nicely worked goals and did well overall in possession,” said the head coach.

Friendly

Jan 13, 2024

Karel Geraerts: The team got stuck in and looked like a unit

FC Schalke 04 have returned to Germany, with their flight from Faro on Wednesday evening landing safely in Düsseldorf at 19:18 CET. Karel Geraerts was feeling positive after the nine-day training camp in Albufeira. “The team got stuck in and looked like a unit. The quality and intensity in training was very good and the commitment was plain to see,” explained S04’s head coach.

Training Camp

Jan 11, 2024