Dortmund on verge of signing Cologne's Anthony Modeste
Borussia Dortmund is set to sign French forward Anthony Modeste from Bundesliga rival CologneAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC SCHALKE 04 3-3-6 · 14TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
3-3-6 · 14TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
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1. FC Köln - FC Schalke 04 3-1 | Highlights | Matchday 1 – Bundesliga 2022/23
AUGUST 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Wild Match in Cologne | 1. FC Köln - FC Schalke 04 3-1 | All Goals | Matchday 1 – Bundesliga 2022/23
AUGUST 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE
VAR decisions upset Schalke's Bundesliga return in Cologne
Schalke has been given a rude welcome back to the Bundesliga with a 3-1 loss at Cologne where VAR decisions went against the promoted visitorsAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alexander Schwolow - Concedes three in loss Schwolow allowed three goals while making seven saves during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Koln.
Impact Schwolow allowed three second half goals as Schalke fell in their return to the Bundesliga. The keeper kept the score respectable by making seven saves as he'll hope for a rebound effort next week against Monchengladbach.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marius Bulter - Scores with lone shot Bulter scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Koln.
Impact Bulter entered the match in the 58th minute and scored Schalke's lone goal in the 76th. The goal came from the attacker's one shot during his limited time on the pitch.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Ouwejan - Assists in team debut Ouwejan had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing five times (two accurate) and making four tackles during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Koln.
Impact Ouwejan set up Marius Bulter in the 76th minute assisting Schalke's lone goal. The assist came from the fullback's lone chance created in the match while he led Schalke in both crosses and tackles in the loss.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dominick Drexler - Sent off against Koln Drexler received a straight red card -- after a VAR review -- in the 35th minute of Sunday's match against FC Koln following a foul on Jonas Hector.
Impact Drexler lasted just more than half an hour before getting sent off the Bundesliga opener on Sunday. Tobias Mohr could replace him on the left wing while he serves a suspension against Monchengladbach next weekend.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Schwolow - Starting in opener Schwolow made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Koln.
Impact Schwolow earned the starting gig after conceding 51 goals in 25 appearances for Hertha Berlin last season. In a newly-promoted but stronger side than his last club, it's up to Schwolow to prove what he can do in better environs.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simon Terodde - Optimistic on status Terodde (strain) will train Saturday before a decision is made on his status for Sunday's trip to Koln, according to manager Frank Kramer. "Things are looking good for Simon (Terod...
Impact Terodde is a dominant scorer in the second tier whenever he plays at that level but has struggled more in the top division. Should he be fit, Terodde should be a regular in the lineup all season.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Larsson - Heads to Schalke Larsson has been signed by Schalke after he left Spartak Moscow on Friday. He's committed to a contract through the 2024/25 season.
Impact Larsson has most recently played in Sweden for AIK Solna after escaping Russia in the midst of the current conflict. Before that, he had scored double-digit goals in his previous three seasons and could be a useful alternative to a short depth chart at forward.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Florent Mollet - Training alone Mollet trained alone during Thursday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Koln.
Impact It's not entirely clear what's ailing Mollet, but what's more important is that he doesn't have much time before the first league match of the campaign. When fit, Mollet has the potential to be a decent option, as he scored six times last season and held a regular role on set pieces during four seasons with Montpellier.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simon Terodde - Remains limited in training Terodde (strain) trained individually during Thursday's session ahead of Sunday's match at Koln.
Impact Terodde has been day-to-day for the past week and it's now put more doubt into his availability for the league opener as well. He's been a high-volume scorer in the second tier and getting him fit could be key for his club's success this season.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Latza - Returns to training Latza (thigh) participated in Thursday's training session ahead of Sunday's trip to Koln.
Impact Latza had missed the DFB Pokal opener Sunday but returns in time if he's able to make it back by the league opener. Though capable of getting involved in the attack, Latza's role may not hold the most value on his return to the Bundesliga.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marius Bulter - Subs on during cup match Bulter subbed on during the second half of Sunday's 5-0 win over Bremer SV in the DFB Pokal.
Impact Bulter had missed some time in training due to a knock picked up over the previous weekend but he should be in good shape when the Bundesliga season starts. With 10 goals scored and 13 assists recorded last season, Bulter needs to prove he ran recreate his best form in the first division as well.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hertha upset in German Cup; Gladbach, Freiburg advance
Hertha Berlin’s hopes of reaching the German Cup final in its own stadium have been ended in the first round by a 6-5 loss on penalties at second-division club Eintracht Braunschwe...JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Simon Terodde - Day-to-day Terodde (strain) will be day-to-day ahead of Sunday's DFB Pokal match against Bremer SV, according to manager Frank Kramer.
Impact Terodde is in better shape than teammate Danny Latza but he could be protected this weekend in order to be ready for the season opener against Koln on Aug. 7. With loads of goals in the second tier, Terodde will hope to improve his top flight numbers in the coming campaign.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Latza - Unlikely to play in cup match Latza is dealing with a thigh injury and "probably won't make it" for Sunday's DFB Pokal match against Bremer SV, according to manager Frank Kramer.
Impact Latza has only been training individually this week, according to his manager. His status could come down to the wire for the Aug. 7 opener at Koln and when he is fit, Latza's role in the side is still a work in progress after making just 15 appearances for Schalke last season.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Latza - Out of training Latza missed Tuesday's training session due to a knock picked up in Friday's friendly against FC Twente.
Impact Latza has been a stable presence on mid-bottom table clubs for much of his career but recently returned to Schalke, from which he went pro in the first place. After playing in 15 matches last season, Latza doesn't hold massive value just yet.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marius Bulter - Picks up knock Bulter missed Tuesday's training session due to a knock picked up in Friday's friendly against FC Twente.
Impact Bulter racked up 10 goals and 13 assists during Schalke's promotion season and will hope to keep up the momentum upon his return to the top tier. When he last played at this level and regularly started, he scored seven times and provided one assist in 32 appearances (28 starts) for Union Berlin during the 2019/2020 season. Should he overcome this knock, Bulter's season kicks off Aug. 7 at Koln.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simon Terodde - Missing training Terodde missed Tuesday's training session following a knock picked up in Friday's match against FC Twente.
Impact It seems like this shouldn't impact Terodde's season just yet as a tough friendly has given him a chance to rest late in the preseason. He's coming off an impressive 30-goal season in the second tier and has racked up 83 goals over his last three years in that league. Transitioning that success to the top flight is a difficult task but Terodde should still get a chance to make an impact.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Augsburg scraps game against Qatari club after fans complain
German Bundesliga club Augsburg says it has called off a friendly match with Qatari club Al-Duhail after criticism from fansJULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cedric Brunner - Joins Schalke Brunner joined Schalke from Arminia Bielefeld on July 7. He's committed to a two-year contract with the club from Gelsenkirchen.
Impact Brunner made 27 starts from 27 appearances last season, logging 70 crosses and making 51 tackles to go along with seven clean sheets kept. Depending on how the preseason shakes out, Brunner could easily be the starting right-back for a fallen giant's return to the top tier.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Kral - Loaned to Schalke Kral has joined Schalke 04 on a season-long loan from Spartak Moscow, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Kral made eight appearances in all competitions while on-loan with West Ham United last season, including a Premier League appearance off the bench against Watford in December. The 24-year-old is now moving to the Bundesliga with newly-promoted Schalke, where he can be a backup option in defensive midfield.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Maya Yoshida - Joins Schalke Yoshida has signed a one-year contract with FC Schalke with the option to extend for an additional year after leaving Sampdoria as a free agent, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Yoshida tallied two goals, three assists and kept two clean sheets in 26 Serie A appearances (19 starts) last season with Sampdoria, and the 33-year-old is now moving to the Bundesliga with newly promoted Schalke, where he will try to break into the starting lineup in central defense.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
