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Plays 45 minutes Gantenbein (ankle) appeared for 45 minutes off the bench in Saturday's friendly against Fagiano Okayama FC.

Impact Gantenbein had to leave the field in a friendly earlier this week due to an ankle injury, but has already returned, as the defender played 45 minutes from the bench in another friendly. This should leave him fit for the start of the season, where the defender seems to be more of a rotational option as Schalke rejoin the Bundesliga.

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Forced off with ankle issue Gantenbein (ankle) was forced off in the 58th minute of Saturday's 3-1 friendly win over Fagiano Okayama after a sliding tackle, according to Sky Dirk of Sky Sport.

Impact Gantenbein had come on for Dejan Ljubicic in the second half but lasted just a few minutes before going down in pain following the challenge and receiving treatment on the pitch. Initial reassurance points to what is likely just an ankle issue, with his knee reported to be fine. Further clarity on the severity of the injury is expected to come from the club as its assessment continues.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE