Struggling Hoffenheim fires André Breitenreiter as coach
Struggling Hoffenheim has fired André Breitenreiter as coach after seven months in charge and a run of nine Bundesliga games without a winFEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC SCHALKE 04 3-3-6 · 14TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
3-3-6 · 14TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Hamburg SV (A) · Sat 7:30PM
Bayern unhappy with injured Manuel Neuer for club criticism
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn, sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić and team coach Julian Nagelsmann have all criticized injured captain Manuel Neuer for publicly expressing his di...FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schalke Fights Its Way to 1 Point | M'gladbach - FC Schalke 04 0-0 | Highlights | Bundesliga 2022/23
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Ralf Fahrmann - Second straight clean sheet Fahrmann kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Fahrmann helped Schalke earn a point by shutting out Gladbach on Saturday. The clean sheet was the second in as many league starts for the keeper while his four saves were his first of the season.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Latza - Out with knee injury Latza is not in the match day squad to face Gladbach on Saturday due to a knee injury.
Impact Latza misses out on Saturday's match after suffering the injury in the buildup. The midfielder will hope to return in time for next week's match against Wolfsburg.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marcin Kaminski - Ruled out via illness Kaminski (illness) is out for Saturday's trip to Gladbach, according to manager Thomas Reis.
Impact Kaminski is ruled out via illness and will miss Saturday's clash. The defender has been in and out of the starting XI due to a variety of injury woes and will likely be replaced yet again by Leo Greiml.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kerim Calhanoglu - Loan to SV Sandhausen Calhanoglu will be going to second-division side SV Sandhausen on a loan for the remainder of the season, with further details on the loan undisclosed, Schalke announces.
Impact Calhanoglu has sat out for most of the season with an undisclosed injury. Schalke hope that getting consistent playing time in 2 Bundesliga will develop the 20-year-old and he can hopefully battle for a spot on the first team next season.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Niklas Tauer - Loan to Schalke Tauer will head to division rivals Schalke 04 in a one-and-a-half year loan with a no buy-option, the team announces.
Impact Tauer suffered a frustrating season with Mainz, not earning a starting role with limited playing time this campaign. Schalke are ready to welcome the 21-year-old with all the help they can get as they currently sitting in in last and are at risk of regulation.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ralf Fahrmann - Clean sheet in first start Fahrmann had no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against 1. FC Koln.
Impact Fahrmann didn't face a shot in his first save back in the Bundesliga, but did come away with a clean sheet. The veteran goalkeeper has been stuck behind Alexander Schwolow in the pecking order, but could see more playing time in the second half of the season as Schalke fight a seemingly inevitable relegation.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Skarke - Five crosses Sunday Skarke generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against 1. FC Koln.
Impact Skarke made his debut for his new club, and did well creating a pair of chances and going 78 minutes. Schalke are in dire need of any sort of offensive threat and Skarke appears to be one possible option to provide that threat during the second half of the Bundesliga.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo Zalazar Martinez - Active off bench Zalazar generated two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw against 1. FC Koln. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st...
Impact Zalazar came off the bench during Sunday's scoreless draw, sending in five crosses in just 22 minutes on the pitch. The midfielder made his return from a serious foot injury, that took over three months to heal. Zalazar has been ramping up training participation earlier in the week and should continue to see his role grow.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Latza - Busy in draw Latza registered three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against 1. FC Koln.
Impact Latza shot three times in what was his third start in a row since coming back from the World Cup break. The defensive midfielder just doesn't offer what some other options do and has largely been a more reserved option. Latza also fell out of the starting XI due to poor form before the Winter break, making his role in the starting XI less than secure.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Soichiro Kozuki - Four shots Sunday Kozuki generated four shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against 1. FC Koln.
Impact Kozuki shot four times and nearly came away with a second career goal. The winger has been an immediate impact maker since joining the senior Schalke team, with three chances created and nine shots in three matches. Kozuki will need to keep this going if he wants to help stay in the Bundesliga during the second half of the season.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
American forward Hoppe loaned fro,m Boro to Scotland's Hibs
American forward Matthew Hoppe was loaned to Hibernian of the Scottish Premier League for the rest of the season by Middlesbrough of England’s first tier League ChampionshipFEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Weston McKennie becomes latest US midfielder to join Leeds
Leeds has added another United States midfielder to its squad by signing Weston McKennie on loan for the rest of the season from JuventusJANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodrigo Zalazar Martinez - Returns Sunday Zalazar (foot) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Koln.
Impact Zalazar returns to the bench Sunday, well ahead of schedule after he recovered well from a foot injury. The midfielder could be an immediate threat off the bench, though his upside would be limited off the bench.
JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Krauss - Returns to starting XI Krauss (head) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Koln.
Impact Krauss returns straight to the starting XI after a head injury saw him sidelined mid-week. The midfielder is a key part of the team and will likely be in line for a full 90, a major role he's held throughout the season.
JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sepp Van den Berg - Still out against Koln Van den Berg (ankle) "will be sidelined for the foreseeable future," Schalke manager Thomas Reis announced Friday.
Impact Van den Berg has been out since early October with an ankle injury that required surgery, and there is still no clear timeline on his return. Maya Yoshida and Henning Matriciani remain the starting center-back pairing in his absence, with new signing Moritz Jenz and Leo Greiml able to provide depth in the position.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moritz Jenz - Joins Schalke on loan Jenz joined Schalke on loan from Celtic for the remainder of the 2022/23 season, Schalke announced.
Impact Jenz has completed the move to Schalke on a six-month loan away from Celtic. The defender was originally loaned to Celtic from Lorient and will now get playing time in the Bundesliga. Jenz could see immediate starting time in the beleaguered backline.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Schwolow - Destroyed by Leipzig Schwolow allowed six goals while making eight saves during Tuesday's 6-1 loss to RB Leipzig.
Impact Schwolow allowed four goals in the first half and two in the second as Schalke were destroyed by Leipzig on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed 41 goals in 17 league starts while his eight saves upped his season total to 61.
JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kimmich scores late equalizer for Bayern Munich vs. Cologne
Bayern Munich needed a late goal from Joshua Kimmich to salvage a 1-1 draw at home against Cologne in the Bundesliga as the 10-time defending champion was left waiting for its firs...JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soichiro Kozuki - Strikes first professional goal Kozuki scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Tuesday's match against RB Leipzig.
Impact Kozuki found the back of the net in the 56th minute scoring Schalke's lone goal. The goal was the first of Kozuki's professional career after being promoted from the U23 team earlier in the month.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Frey - First assist with Schalke Frey had an assist while taking two off target shots and creating two chances during Friday's match against RB Leipzig.
Impact Frey set up Soichiro Kozuki in the 56th minute assisting Schalke's lone goal of the match. The assist was the first in the Bundesliga for Frey after joining on loan a mere four days ago.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Krauss - Off with head injury Krauss was forced off in the first half of Tuesday's match with Leipzig due to a head injury.
Impact Krauss left the match in first half stoppage time after being hit in the face and being replaced by Dominic Drexler. The midfielder reported dizziness and was also bleeding from the lip.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marcin Kaminski - Available versus Leipzig Kaminski (illness) will be in contention for Tuesday's clash with Leipzig.
Impact If Kaminski gets onto the pitch, it would be his first appearance for the club since Aug. 7 versus Koln. Given his extended layoff, Kaminski likely won't immediately jump back into the starting XI and may have to make an appearance or two off the bench first.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
