Schalke begin preparations ahead of the away game in Cologne

Tuesday (20/10) sees Schalke begin preparations for the away game against 1. FC Köln on Saturday (24/10) with a public training session. Mertcan Ayhan will not take part due to his involvement in the U23s’ game this afternoon.

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Mertcan Ayhan with the ball at his feet

Ayhan is expected to feature in defence as Jakob Fimpel’s U23 side welcome the 1. FC Köln U23s to the Parkstadion at 16:00 CEST to play their rearranged fixture in the Regionalliga West.

Edin Džeko is training individually after sustaining a laceration to the head during the game against 1. FSV Mainz last Saturday (17/10). Moussa Sylla is also training individually.

Ron Schallenberg will miss training due to a minor leg injury and will also be unavailable for the clash against 1. FC Köln at the weekend.

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