Hoffenheim, Stuttgart win to boost Bundesliga survival hopes
Hoffenheim and Stuttgart have boosted their chances of avoiding relegation from the Bundesliga with wins over teams in similar jeopardyAPRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC SCHALKE 04 3-3-6 · 14TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
3-3-6 · 14TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
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Moritz Jenz - Out against Hoffenheim Jenz (thigh) is not in Schalke's match day squad for Sunday's clash against TSG Hoffenheim.
Impact Jenz was able to train with his teammates this week but he's been ruled out once again for Sunday's match, with Henning Matriciani sliding over to partner Maya Yoshida in central defense in his absence.
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Kenan Karaman - Out against Hoffenheim Karaman (thigh) is not in Schalke's match day squad to take on TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday.
Impact Karaman will miss a second straight game Sunday with a torn thigh muscle he suffered in late March.
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Thomas Ouwejan - Starting against Hoffenheim Ouwejan (groin) is in Schalke's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against TSG Hoffenheim.
Impact Ouwejan has been limited to just two appearances off the bench in the Bundesliga since October due to a few different injuries, but he's finally fit enough to plug straight back into the XI at left-back on Sunday.
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Danny Latza - On bench against Hoffenheim Latza (strain) is in Schalke's match day squad for Sunday's clash against TSG Hoffenheim.
Impact Latza is available off the bench Sunday for the first time since suffering a muscular injury in late February.
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Sepp Van den Berg - Out against Hoffenheim Van den Berg (ankle) is not in Schalke's match day squad to face TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday.
Impact Van den Berg has been able to train with Schalke this week, but he's still not ready to return to game action Sunday for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery in October.
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Marcin Kaminski - On bench to face Hoffenheim Kaminski (back) is in Schalke's match day squad for Sunday's clash against TSG Hoffenheim.
Impact Kaminski was dealing with a back injury heading into the March international break, but he's available in the squad Sunday for the second consecutive game. Even when fit, he has made just one Bundesliga appearance off the bench since the season opener.
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MATCHDAY: EPL leader Arsenal faces Liverpool at Anfield
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Moritz Jenz - Appears in team training Jenz (thigh) returned to team training Tuesday, waz.de reports.
Impact Jenz picked up a training injury that ruled him out against Leverkusen. The defender was able to return for the first training session Tuesday and should be back in contention for a return to the starting XI before a Sunday trip to Hoffenheim.
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Kenan Karaman - Could return Sunday Karaman (thigh) trained fully during Tuesday's session, waz.de reports.
Impact Karaman returned to full team training Tuesday and could be an option for Sunday's trip to Hoffenheim. He missed a 3-0 loss to Leverkusen but is now in a position to potentially return at the first chance. Karaman has made 14 appearances (five starts), scoring once since joining Schalke.
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Sepp Van den Berg - Completes team warm up Van den Berg (ankle) completed warm up with the team Tuesday, waz.de reports.
Impact Van den Berg is making his way back from a serious ankle injury he suffered in training. The defender was able to run individually Tuesday and is increasing his training workload as he nears a return. With two long-term injuries costing him a majority of the season it's like Van den Berg is eased back into the first team.
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Rodrigo Zalazar Martinez - Eleven crosses in loss Zalazar attempted 11 crosses (three accurate) and three shots (two on target) in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Despite the opposition dominating for most of the game, Zalazar attempted more crosses than any other player on the pitch. He has two assists and no goals in eight appearances since returning from five months out with a broken metatarsal.
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Ralf Fahrmann - Concedes three Fahrmann conceded three goals and made six saves in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Fahrmann has now conceded six in his last three. He kept four consecutive clean sheets in his first four appearances of the season but has kept only one in five since then. He faces relegation-rivals Hoffenheim on Sunday.
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FC Schalke 04 - Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0-3 | Highlights | Matchday 26 – Bundesliga 2022/23
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Tim Skarke - Among substitutes on Saturday Skarke is fit and in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Saturday.
Impact Skarke returns from a foot injury to take up a role on the bench Saturday. The midfielder has made just three appearances for Schalke on since joining the club in January.
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Thomas Ouwejan - Not fit for Leverkusen clash Ouwejan is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Saturday.
Impact Ouwejan misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from a groin injury. The fullback had the potential to play a role on the bench, so he could return next week against Hoffenheim.
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Danny Latza - Remains out Saturday Latza is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Saturday.
Impact Latza misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from a muscle strain. The midfielder has returned to training in the buildup, so he could return as soon as next week against Hoffenheim.
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Dominick Drexler - Starting against Leverkusen Drexler is fit and in the starting Xi for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.
Impact Drexler returns from a thigh injury in time to take up a role in Saturday's starting lineup. The midfielder has scored three goals and provided three assists in his 18 appearances.
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Jere Uronen - Remains out Uronen (groin) is out for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen, manager Thomas Reis told reporters.
Impact Uronen remains sidelined with a groin issue that has sidelined him for over a month. Despite the extended recovery period during the international break, Uronen is not set for a return just yet. The defender will hope to bounce back into the first team for a Sunday trip to Hoffenheim, though it's likely he would need bench appearances before any return to the starting XI.
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Thomas Ouwejan - Potential for bench return Ouwejan (groin) is still dealing with a groin injury, but could return to the bench, according to manager Thomas Reis.
Impact Ouwejan is struggling with his groin injury but has been able to train partially and has the chance to return to the first team. The defender has missed four matches in a row with the groin injury, but had an extended international break to try and complete his recover. Henning Matriacini will more likely than not remain in the starting XI even if Ouwejan is fit enough for a return to the first team.
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Cedric Brunner - Fully available Brunner (head) took full part in training and is available for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen, according to manager Thomas Reis.
Impact Brunner took full part in training and had plenty of time to recover from the head injury during the international break. The defender has been a nearly guaranteed starter at right-back, and should have no issues moving straight back into his role in the starting XI.
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Marcin Kaminski - Training fully Kaminski (back) is in full team training, manager Thomas Reis told reporters.
Impact Kaminski is back in full team training, but isn't set for a return to the starting XI. After an extended layoff it's more likely Kaminski would be able to return during an April 9 trip to Hoffenheim. Kaminski's last appearance was a one minute came off the bench during a 2-0 win over Bochum.
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Tom Krauss - Guaranteed starter Krauss started every match before the international break, scoring once in 25 starts.
Impact Krauss has been the absolute iron man for Schalke throughout their first season back in the Bundesliga. The midfielder is an absolutely nailed-on starter, though his defensive role has held him to just seven chances created in that time. Krauss does have one goal on eight shots on target.
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Scotland upsets Spain, Croatia wins, Belgium beats Germany
Scott McTominay scored twice as Scotland upset Spain 2-0 in qualifying for the European Championship for its first win in 39 years over one of soccer’s biggest heavyweightsMARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
De Bruyne stars, leads Belgium to 3-2 win in Germany
Kevin De Bruyne has steered Belgium to a 3-2 friendly win over Germany in new coach Domenico Tedesco’s return homeMARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
