Training Camp

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Marcin Kaminski: The coach’s feedback is helping us to improve

A tiring training camp which included friendlies against FC Aarau and FC Zürich is now over for FC Schalke 04. Centre-back Marcin Kaminski spoke to schalke04.de about the work in Belek, how he deals with criticism and the first league game of 2025 on 18th January at Eintracht Braunschweig.

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Fast start helps S04 defeat FC Zürich 3-0

FC Schalke 04 won their second friendly of their winter training camp on Thursday afternoon (9/1). The Royal Blues beat Swiss first-division side FC Zürich 3-0 at the Titanic Sports Center in Belek thanks to goals from Moussa Sylla, Marcin Kaminski and Emil Højlund (penalty).

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Adrian Gantenbein: Trying my hardest to impress the coach

Six months have passed since Adrian Gantenbein arrived auf Schalke, although he missed much of the first half of the season through injury. During the winter training camp, the 23-year-old right-back is looking to make a fresh start and also spoke about the atmosphere in the team, his strengths, and the second half of the campaign.

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Goals from Antwi-Adjei and Lasme secure 3-1 win over Aarau

FC Schalke 04 defeated partner club FC Aarau 3-1 in a friendly at the Titanic Sports Center in Belek on Monday (6/1). Christopher Antwi-Adjei’s goal gave Schalke a half-time lead, though Yannick Touré equalised for the Swiss side after the break. A brace from Bryan Lasme then got 2025 off to a winning start for the Royal Blues.

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Ron Schallenberg: Everyone has to perform, otherwise someone else will take your spot

After featuring mainly as a defensive midfielder during his career as a professional footballer, Ron Schallenberg has been playing mainly as a centre-back for the Royal Blues. In an interview, the 26-year-old spoke about this role, competing for a spot in the starting line-up during training camp and the team’s progress.

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Moussa Sylla: I’m as happy about Kenan’s goals as I am about my own

The Royal Blues will be in Belek until 10th January to prepare for the second half of the season. Moussa Sylla spoke to schalke04.de about the first few training sessions in Turkey, what his celebration means and Kenan Karaman’s important role for both him and the team.

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Kees van Wonderen: Belek offers ideal conditions

Preparations for the second half of the season are in full swing. After two sessions in Gelsenkirchen, the Royal Blues trained at their Turkish training camp in Belek for the first time on Saturday morning (04/01). Before the hard work began, the team and staff gathered to congratulate the two birthday boys: head coach Kees van Wonderen, who turned 56, and forward Emil Højlund, who is celebrating his 20th birthday.

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27 players head to Belek for training camp

FC Schalke 04 are currently on their way to Turkey for their winter training camp. Kees van Wonderen’s team will be in Belek for eight days as they prepare for the second half of the 2. Bundesliga season, which begins with an away game against Eintracht Braunschweig (18/1). 27 players were on the SunExpress plane on Friday afternoon (3/1), including Mika Khadr and Zaid Amoussou-Tchibara from the U19s.

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Schalke begin preparations for second half of the season

Head coach Kees van Wonderen’s side gathered for their first training session of the new year on Thursday afternoon (2/1). The Royal Blues will then travel to Turkey on Friday for their winter training camp.

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Training-camp friendlies: S04 to face FC Aarau and FC Zürich

FC Schalke 04 have arranged two friendlies as part of their week-long training camp in Belek (3rd-10th January). They will first face partner club FC Aarau before a test against FC Zürich towards the end of the time in Türkiye.

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S04 to leave for training camp in Mittersill on Monday

FC Schalke 04 will head to the Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern for their summer training camp for the eighth time on Monday (8th July). In Mittersill, head coach Karel Geraerts’ side will spend a week working hard to prepare for the challenges ahead in both the 2. Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal.

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Marc Wilmots arrives in Albufeira: Meet the team, gather a first impression and get started

It’s been a busy few days for Marc Wilmots. The new sporting director immediately set about his work after signing a contract. On Friday (05/01), the Belgian arrived at Schalke 04’s training camp in Albufeira together with new CEO Matthias Tillmann in order to greet the players, coaches and staff and introduce himself.