FC Schalke 04 Team News - Soccer

Timo Becker - Remains limited to individual work Becker (foot) continues to train individually as he recovers from a wound around his ankle, according to the club.

Impact Becker remains unable to rejoin team training roughly a week and a half after sustaining the injury. No timetable has been provided for the center-back to resume full sessions, leaving his return to competitive action uncertain. The international break gives Becker additional recovery time before Schalke return to league action.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Sylla - Impresses with four-goal haul Sylla scored four goals in Schalke's 5-2 friendly win over Rot-Weiss Oberhausen and has returned in improved physical condition, according to assistant coach Tim Hoogland, per WAZ....

Impact Sylla used the friendly to strengthen his case for a prominent attacking role, with his four-goal performance complemented by an improved contribution without the ball. Sylla also opted out of Mali duty following the birth of his daughter, allowing him to remain with Schalke during the international break and continue preparing for the return to competitive action.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Gantenbein - Appears in friendly match Gantenbein (ankle) appeared in a friendly match between Schalke 04 and Rot-Weiss Oberhausen on Thursday.

Impact Gantenbein was named among the starters for this friendly match as Schalke 04 look to keep their match fitness high amid a three-week international break. Gantenbein has yet to appear for Schalke 04 this season, but he should be able to crack the squad once the Bundesliga resumes after the break. Schalke's next game is against Freiburg on Sunday, Oct. 11.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Becker - Sidelined with ankle wound Becker is unable to train with the team after suffering a deep ankle wound that required stitches during Sunday's 0-0 draw against Elversberg, according to the club.

Impact Becker will remain sidelined from team activities this week after sustaining the ankle wound against Elversberg and will miss Thursday's friendly against Rot-Weiss Oberhausen. The international break gives the center-back additional time to recover before Schalke return to competitive action. Becker will hope to resume training in time to be available against Freiburg on Oct. 11.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Becker - Takes foot blow Becker was substituted after a little more than an hour of Sunday's 0-0 draw against Elversberg, having taken a blow to his right foot that visibly bothered him in the minutes that...

Impact Becker has started all four of Schalke's matches this season, accumulating 28 clearances, 13 tackles and seven interceptions, including five tackles and one interception in this match before his withdrawal. His recovery timeline will be worth monitoring during the international break ahead of the club's next fixture against Freiburg on Oct. 11.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Becker - Starts on Sunday Becker generated one cross (one accurate) and five tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw against SV 07 Elversberg.

Impact Becker made 22 passes and also recorded five tackles, three clearances, one interception and one block. He has started all four games this campaign and accumulated 28 clearances, 13 tackles and seven interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Adil Aouchiche - Starts on Sunday Aouchiche had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus SV 07 Elversberg.

Impact Aouchiche recorded the joint-most crosses in the game, created three chances, made 19 passes and also recorded two interceptions. He has started all four games this campaign and created nine chances.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Edin Dzeko - Starts on Sunday Dzeko registered three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against SV 07 Elversberg.

Impact Dzeko had a shot blocked, made 17 passes and also recorded an interception. This was his first start of the campaign and he is yet to register a goal contribution.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Satoshi Tanaka - Starts on Sunday Tanaka registered three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against SV 07 Elversberg.

Impact Tanaka recorded 19 passes, had all his attempts blocked and also made two interceptions and a block. He has started all three games after being an unused substitute in the opener.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Loris Karius - Registers clean sheet Karius had one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against SV 07 Elversberg.

Impact Karius made a save and 16 passes and secured a clean sheet. He has started the campaign brilliantly and has now recorded 23 saves in just four games and this was his second clean sheet. He takes on SC Freiburg after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Vozar - Signs pro contract Thursday Vozar has signed a professional contract with Schalke 04 through June 30, 2029, the club announced Thursday.

Impact The deal formally secures Vozar's place with Schalke after his lengthy time in the club setup in youth categories. This is a roster-positive development for a young player who has recently been around the first team, recording 16 minutes of play in the opening weeks of the 2026/27 season. He's expected to continue serving as a backup midfielder in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Loris Karius - Back in contention Sunday Karius is back available for Sunday's clash against Elversberg., according to coach Miron Muslic.

Impact Karius' return puts him back in contention for Sunday's clash against Elversberg after training individually earlier in the week. The goalkeeper has established himself as the first-choice option and has shown strong shot-stopping ability and composure in goal. His experience and recent form should keep him firmly in the mix to start Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Sylla - Back available Sunday Sylla is back available for Sunday's clash against Elversberg after missing the trip to Union Berlin for personal reasons, according to coach Miron Muslic.

Impact Sylla's return puts him back in contention after missing just one match for personal reasons. The forward offers Schalke pace and directness in attack, with his ability to run in behind giving the team a different option in the final third. He had started the club's first two league matches of the season before his absence, although he is still looking for his first Bundesliga goal of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Loris Karius - Trains individually Karius trained individually Tuesday as Schalke began preparations for Saturday's clash against Elversberg, according to the club.

Impact Karius' status for Saturday is uncertain after he worked away from the team, though Schalke didn't indicate whether the individual session was injury-related or simply workload management. His participation in training later in the week should provide more clarity on his availability. Kevin Muller would be expected to start in goal if Karius is unable to play.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Faces multi-week absence Ljubicic is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, though initial reports suggest a serious ACL tear has not been confirmed, according to BILD.

Impact Ljubicic's absence is likely to extend beyond the upcoming international break, with even the Oct. 11 match against Freiburg potentially coming too soon, though an official diagnosis from the club has not yet been released. He had been forced off in the 21st minute of the recent win over Union Berlin after a challenge from Tom Rothe, unable to continue despite initially trying to play through the issue, and his recovery timeline will become clearer once the club confirms the exact nature of the injury.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ron Schallenberg - Eligible again Schallenberg is available for selection after clearing his two-game suspension.

Impact Schallenberg's return gives the newly promoted side an option to use in either midfield or center-back spots, posing a threat mainly to Satoshi Tanaka and Soufiane El-Faouzi in the middle line. The experienced player will hope to avoid further disciplinary issues and come closer to the defensive impact he made last year in the second division, where he averaged 3.7 ball recoveries and 2.5 clearances per contest.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Adamu - Assists one of three goals Adamu had an assist while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating two chances during Friday's 3-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Adamu set up Adil Aouchiche in the 46th minute assisting Schalke's second goal while creating the second most chances on the team. The assist was the first since joining Schalke in the summer as Adamu has combined for five shots and three chances created over his first two appearances with the club.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Debuts with assist Hwang had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately during Friday's 3-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Hwang entered the match in the 80th minute and set up Maximilian Wober 13 minutes into stoppage time for Schalke's third goal. It was a debut assist for Hwang and his first Bundesliga goal involvement since the 2021/22 season when he was a member of RB Leipzig.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Wober - Strikes as substitute Wober scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking two shots during Friday's 3-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Wober entered the match in the 80th minute and scored 13 minutes into stoppage time while leading Schalke with his two blocks. The goal was the first since the 2024/25 season for defender as he's totaled 54 minutes across three subsitute appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Loris Karius - Seven saves in win Karius allowed a goal while making seven saves during Friday's 3-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Karius allowed a consolation goal in stoppage time as Schalke came away with all three points Friday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for 22 saves and keeping a clean sheet over his first three Bundesliga starts. Schalke take on Elversberg at home next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Nets first goal with Schalke Gosens scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Friday's 3-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Gosens opened the scoring with a goal in the 25th minute, his first for Schalke. The wing-back has combined for four shots, a chance created, three crosses and seven tackles through his opening three appearances at his new club.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Adil Aouchiche - Nets first Bundesliga goal Aouchiche scored a goal while taking five shots (three on goal), crossing four times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's 3-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Aouchiche scored in the 46th minute, striking for Schalke's second goal while leading his side in shots and crosses. The goal was the first in the Bundesliga for Aouchiche as he's combined for eight shots, six chances created and 10 crosses over the opening three matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Forced off early Ljubicic was forced off in the 21st minute of Saturday's match against Union Berlin after appearing to injure his left knee during an attacking move.

Impact Ljubicic suffered a left knee injury after being challenged by Tom Rothe during an attacking move and was unable to continue after initially trying to play through the issue. The wing-back required treatment before eventually signaling that he could not continue, with Dina Ebimbe replacing him in the 21st minute. The severity of the injury is not yet clear, so his availability will depend on the assessment of the knee and how he responds in the coming days.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Sylla - Out for personal reasons Sylla will miss Friday's clash against Union Berlin for personal reasons after the birth of his daughter, with the forward currently spending time with his family.

Impact Sylla's absence is expected to be limited to Friday's contest rather than an extended spell away from the team. The forward should be available again for the following match against Elversberg, putting him in position to immediately return to contention once he rejoins the squad.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Gantenbein - Trains fully with team again Gantenbein (ankle) has rejoined team training Tuesday, having been able to resume sessions with the squad since the end of last week, according to the club.

Impact Gantenbein had suffered a right ankle injury during a preseason friendly against Fagiano Okayama, a syndesmosis issue with recovery estimates ranging from several weeks to as much as three months. His return to full training now marks an encouraging step forward following a difficult run of fitness issues that already cost him 13 league games last season due to recurring calf trouble.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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