Karel Geraerts Archive

Karel Geraerts: An energtic performance

Despite losing 3-2 to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday (6/1) in a friendly, coach Karel Geraerts praised his side. “You can never be happy as a coach when you lose, but I’m really happy with the performance and the attitude on show,” he said. “It was an energetic performance.”

Friendly

Jan 7, 2024

Karel Geraerts: I like the atmosphere at training camps

Tuesday (02/01) saw FC Schalke 04’s preparations for the second half of the season begin in Albufeira. After the first session, Karel Geraerts chatted to schalke04.de about the training camp, goals and personnel situation.

Training Camp

Jan 3, 2024

Karel Geraerts: Missed our chances to make it 2-0 in the first half

Despite leading twice on Friday night (15/12) against Greuther Fürth, the Royal Blues only came away with a point after a decent performance. schalke04.de has summarised the post-match quotes.

2. Bundesliga

Dec 15, 2023

Karel Geraerts: A small step in the right direction, nothing more

Head coach Karel Geraerts and Rostock boss Alois Schwartz analysed S04’s 2-0 win at the Ostseestadion together at the post-match press conference on Sunday (10/12). Captain Simon Terodde and goalscorer Blendi Idrizi also gave their thoughts on the victory.

2. Bundesliga

Dec 10, 2023

Karel Geraerts: I want to see that after this game too

FC Schalke 04 are looking to overtake Hansa Rostock in the table as the sides do battle on Sunday (10th December, 13:30 CET). The recent home win over VfL Osnabrück has given the team additional strength and confidence going into this game. “We scored four goals without conceding. That’s done us good,” says Karel Geraerts. “I saw a lot of happy faces after the final whistle. I want to see that after this game too.”

2. Bundesliga

Dec 7, 2023

Karel Geraerts: It’s important that we stick together

FC Schalke 04 will be aiming to get off to a better start in Friday’s home game against VfL Osnabrück (18:30 CET) as they have done in their last couple of games. “It’s all about how you approach matches like these,” emphasised Karel Geraerts before the clash at the VELTINS-Arena.

2. Bundesliga

Nov 29, 2023

Karel Geraerts: The perfect ingredients for a fun football match

The last period of the first half of the season begins for FC Schalke 04 with a clash against another side from the West; the Royal Blues will face Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (25/11) at 20:30 CET in this week’s Bundesliga 2 blockbuster clash and they’ll have a lot of travelling fans in support. “A sold-out stadium under floodlights, a great setting and it’s not far away – those are the perfect ingredients for a fun football match. I can barely wait for kick-off,” said Karel Geraerts, following the last international break of the calendar year.

2. Bundesliga

Nov 23, 2023

Karel Geraerts: It’s down to us to be better than the opposition

FC Schalke will want to pick up three points at the VELTINS-Arena and extend their winning streak in the 2. Bundesliga to three games when they take on SV Elversberg on Friday (18:30 CET). Head coach Karel Geraerts knows that it’ll be a tough test, as the promoted side currently have one of the best away records in the league.

2. Bundesliga

Nov 9, 2023

Karel Geraerts: We showed how much we wanted to win in the closing stages

Karel Geraerts was delighted to secure his first away win in charge of FC Schalke 04 on Saturday (4/11) in Nürnberg. Together with his opposite number Cristian Fiél, he discussed the victory at the post-match press conference. Lino Tempelmann and Derry John Murkin also gave their thoughts on the 2-1 win.

2. Bundesliga

Nov 4, 2023

Karel Geraerts: We need to win away from home too if we want to climb the table

FC Schalke 04’s next game is away to 1. FC Nürnberg on Saturday afternoon (4/11) at 13:00 CET. “It will be a fantastic atmosphere, I’m sure of that. I’ve already heard a lot about this friendship. I’m now looking forward to experiencing it myself,” said Karel Geraerts before the visit to the Max-Morlock-Stadion. “We can enjoy the atmosphere up until kick off. Once the referee blows his whistle, we have to be fully focused on the game.”

2. Bundesliga

Nov 2, 2023

Karel Geraerts: Need to keep our heads up

A long night of Pokal action on Tuesday (31/10) at the Millerntor saw FC St. Pauli make the next round. S04 head coach Karel Geraerts spoke about the game alongside his opposite number Fabian Hürzeler at the post-match press conference. Sebastian Polter also gave his thoughts on the defeat.

DFB-Pokal

Oct 31, 2023

Karel Geraerts: The right response after their equaliser

The joy on Karel Geraerts’ face was clear to see after he secured his first win in charge of FC Schalke 04. The Belgian reflected on Saturday’s victory over Hannover 96 at the post-match press conference alongside his opposite number Stefan Leitl. Lino Tempelmann, who made it 2-1 for S04, also spoke to the media after the game, as well as Ralf Fährmann.

2. Bundesliga

Oct 28, 2023