FC Schalke 04 Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Moritz Jenz - Out with training injury Jenz (thigh) will be out for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen, Ruhr Nachrichten reports.

Impact Jenz picked up a thigh injury in training and is now sidelined for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen. This injury could see Leo Greiml return to the first team for Saturday's clash. Jenz is expected to return before an April 9 clash with Hoffenheim.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kenan Karaman - Ruled out Saturday Karaman (thigh) is out for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen after tearing a muscle in his thigh, Ruhrnachrichten reports.

Impact Karaman only did a couple laps Monday to test the muscle and had to stop immediately. The forward is out for Saturday's clash, though could return as soon as an April 9 trip to Hoffenheim.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sepp Van den Berg - Running Monday Van den Berg (ankle) was running in training Monday, Schalke announced.

Impact Van den Berg was able to run fully in training Monday, a major positive sign for the defender as he comes back from another injury set-back. Van den Berg was carted off with an ankle injury early in Mar. but now appears to be slowly working his way back once more. The defender has been sidelined with serious injuries that have left him with just four starts since joining Schalke on loan.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominick Drexler - Trains fully Drexler (thigh) trained fully during Monday's session, Schalke announced.

Impact Drexler started the week with a full workload in training, a good sign as he looks to return during Saturday's clash with Leverkusen. The forward has been sidelined for three matches and nearly a month, meaning Schalke could keep his playing time limited in his first match back.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Skarke - Training lightly Skarke (foot) completed a mixed session in both individual and team training Monday, Schalke announced.

Impact Skarke was able to return at least partially to team training Monday. It's a good sign ahead of Saturday's clash with Leverkusen, though it might only be enough to see him return to the bench as he recovers from such a long-term issue.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Latza - Returns to team training Latza (strain) returned to team training Monday, Schalke announced.

Impact Latza made a return to full team training Monday and has a good chance to play Saturday, against Leverkusen. The midfielder picked up an injury before the international break, but was able to make his return with the extended recovery period.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcin Kaminski - Remains in individual training Kaminski (back) trained individually Monday and is out for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen, Schalke announced.

Impact Kaminski was able to train individually during Monday's session but isn't expected to begin team training again until Friday. The defender could return as soon as an April 9 clash with Hoffenheim, though that appears to be the earliest possible date.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Marcin Kaminski - Training Wednesday Kaminski (back) took part in individual training during Wednesday's session, Waz.de reports.

Impact Kaminski took part in individual training, as he continues to recover from the back issue. With two weeks to recover before the end of the international break, Kaminski should have time to return before an April 1 clash with Leverkusen.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominick Drexler - Training individually Drexler (undisclosed) trained individually during Wednesday's session, waz.de reports.

Impact Drexler trained individually Wednesday as he continues to make his way back from an undisclosed injury that has had him sidelined for the past three matches. The forward has two weeks to return before an April 1 clash with Leverkusen.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Frey - Takes five shots at Augsburg Frey registered five shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Frey had a good offensive performance, but it wasn't enough to earn the road win -- as they settled for one point. The forward led his side in shots during the match. He also received his second yellow card of the season since arriving in January.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kral - Quiet outing in draw Kral had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 12...

Impact Kral had a quiet outing and could not help them earn the win on the road. The midfielder made the second-most interceptions for his side in the proccess. He also received his third yellow card of the season, though.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Bulter - Converts PK in stoppage time Bulter scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw at FC Augsburg.

Impact Bulter converted a PK in the 94th minute to help his side avoid the road loss and earn the draw. The forward now has scored for the fourth game in a row, and that was his seventh goal in the season. He also tooke the second most shots for his side.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ralf Fahrmann - Makes two saves in draw Fahrmann made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw at FC Augsburg.

Impact Fahrmann conceded once in the first half, but they found a late equalizer to earn one point on the road. The goalkeeper has an impressive mark of five clean sheets in eight starts so far, though. He will now look to bounce back against Bayer Leverkusen on Apr 1.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Cedric Brunner - Leaves with head injury Brunner was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Augsburg due to a head injury.

Impact Brunner left the match in the 67th minute, moments after colliding heads with Elvis Rexhbecaj. The defender was replaced by Mehmet Aydin.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Tauer - Available as substitute Tauer is fit and in the match day squad to face Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Tauer returns to the bench for the first time in a month following an undisclosed injury. The midfielder has yet to make his Schalke debut after joining the club on loan in January.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Ouwejan - Not ready for Saturday Ouwejan is not in the match day squad to face Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Ouwejan returned to training in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out on Saturday's squad. The fullback will look to make his return from a groin injury following the international break.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Thomas Ouwejan - Closer to return Ouwejan (groin) has been training with the team ahead of Saturday's match against FC Augsburg, "Ouwejan has returned to training and is pain free. This is a good step in the right...

Impact Ouwejan has been dealing with groin and knee problems since November but is nearing a return to the pitch after participating in training pain free this week. He will probably start on the bench at minimum, with Henning Matriciani in better form.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcin Kaminski - Out Saturday Kaminski (back) will not be an option for Saturday's clash versus FC Augsburg. "Kaminski has lumbago and hasn't trained this week, probably unavailable" said manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Kaminski has only played in one full match this season after dealing with several different injuries and illnesses. He will now miss another game with lower back problems. At this rate, the defender will fall to the bottom of the depth chart amid his health and form this year.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Brunner - Logs six clearances versus Dortmund Brunner registered one off-target shot, one chance created, one inaccurate cross, three tackles (one won), six clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Borussia Dortm...

Impact Brunner had a good defensive outing to help them avoid the loss at home, even though they conceded twice. The right-back led his side in clearances during the match. He also received his third yellow card of the season, though.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kenan Karaman - Scores as substitute Karaman scored one goal from his only shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made one interception in 22 minutes during Saturday's 2-2 draw to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Karaman subbed on in the second half and scored the 2-2 equalizer in the 79th minute to help them earn one point at home. That was his first goal in the season. The forward has 13 appearances (four starts) so far.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Frey - Assists in home draw Frey assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one off-target shot and made two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Frey assisted Marius Bulter for the 1-1 equalizer in the 50th minute. That was his third assist in the season, but he has yet to score. He logged his fifth start in eight appearances since transferring from Royal Antwerp in January.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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