Emil Højlund and Luca Podlech return to team training

On Monday, 29th July, two days after their friendly match against Leeds United, FC Schalke 04 began the final week of training ahead of their opening league game against Eintracht Braunschweig. Emil Højlund is back after missing the match against the English side due to a cold. The forward will train alongside his teammates for a significant portion of the session.

Luca Podlech is back in full team training. The goalkeeper, who has been promoted to the first team from the U19s, completed individual sessions last week to manage his workload.

Bryan Lasme (MCL injury) and Amin Younes (knee pain) are also working individually, as is Lino Tempelmann, who has chosen to continue his rehabilitation in Munich.