Created with Sketch. Fußball Fanshop Ticketshop Fußball Schalke TV Knappenschmiede Knappenkids Frauenfußball Esports Basketball Handball Tischtennis Leichtathletik Bolzplätze Login Search Keyword Search Login Please log in with your user data. E-Mail Password Register Lost password Login Created with Sketch. Weston McKennie A win, a draw and a defeat for Schalke’s internationals Sebastian Rudy played around half an hour in Germany’s comfortable win over Russia on Thursday (15/11). Alessandro Schöpf and Weston McKennie, however, were unable to taste success with their national teams. Schalke04.de has summarised the three’s matches. Domenico Tedesco: Few, but decent chances Domenico Tedesco talked about his team executing his game plan well at the post-match press conference, while his opposite number Ralf Rangnick spoke of a fair draw. We also gathered the thoughts of Benjamin Stambouli and Weston McKennie in the mixed zone at the Red Bull Arena following Sunday’s 0-0 draw. “We have a great bunch here” Domenico Tedesco was clearly at ease after his team’s 2-0 win. The head coach praised the improved second half performance and stressed how important the first goal was for the win. Friedhelm Funkel was disappointed with Fortuna’s big chance wasted in the first half. Guido Burgstaller and Weston McKennie discussed their goals and the closeness of the squad. Nothing but praise for the match winner Weston McKennie could hardly have picked a better time to score his first competitive goal for Schalke. On Wednesday night in Moscow, in the 88th minute of the game, the US international rose up from a corner to head in the winner. After full time, the young midfielder enjoyed praise from all angles. “It was only a matter of time” Domenico Tedesco was buzzing after the late winner in the RZD Arena. At the post-match press conference the head coach reflected on his first ever win in the Champions League. Juri Sjomin, Lokomotiv Moscow head coach, also analysed the first 90 minutes. Three other Royal Blues gave their opinions, including goalscorer Weston McKennie. schalke04.de has summarised the thoughts. High five! Schalke duo shine during U21 win Cedric Teuchert, Suat Serdar and Alexander Nübel celebrated a convincing win in Ireland, with the trio contributing a large part towards the successful game. For four other Royal Blues, the international break was less enjoyable. Schalke.04.de has summarised the players’ performances. McKennie stars in USA defeat On Friday evening five Schalke 04 players represented their nations. Overall, performances were good and schalke04.de summed up Weston McKennie, Alexander Nübel, Suat Serdar, Cedric Teuchert and Benjamin Goller’s games. 13 Schalke players called-up for international duty In the first international break of the season, 13 Schalke players will be off playing for their respective countries. The UEFA Nations League begins in the international break, with a number of players making their bow in the competition. Qualifying for the African Cup of Nations is also on the agenda for some players. We need to be self critical and put this defeat behind us Since mid-May the lack of football has meant Schalke fans could spend their Saturday afternoons in pleasant relaxation. However, the summer football drought made Saturday’s Bundesliga opener all the more nerve-wracking. The game against VfL Wolfsburg didn’t bring any points for Schalke, but it did bring up a lot of talking points. Weston McKennie: I’m not losing sleep over it In his first professional season, Weston McKennie made 25 first team appearances. In an interview with schalke04.de, the US international discussed his aims for the coming season, his battle for a place in the starting XI and the dream of scoring his first Schalke goal. Weston McKennie nominated for Golden Boy award Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, Cesc Fabregas: Just a few names on the list of footballers who have won the Golden Boy award. Weston McKennie could be the next name on that list – the Schalke midfielder has been nominated among Europe’s best U21 players. Schöpf fires Austria to win over Germany Things are certainly going well for Alessandro Schöpf in an Austrian shirt right now. After scoring the winner in last week’s 1-0 win over Russia, the Royal Blue was at it again on Saturday night as he struck the decider against world champions Germany to seal a 2-1 win for his country. Leon Goretzka was bought on for Joachim Löw’s Germany shortly after the break. Show more ✎ ✓
