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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.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Four shots Saturday Sylla registered four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against FC Augsburg.

Impact Sylla was picked as the opening day forward for Schalke as they rejoin Bundesliga play, playing the full 90 Saturday. He would record four shots and put two on target, although he was unable to find the back of the net. He also added two chances created in what could've been a great opening match for the forward if he could've only found an end product.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE