Gosens in the spectator role: Schalke takes victory in Aue with them

Gosens in the spectator role: Schalke takes victory in Aue with them

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Background

Robin Gosens, who did not play in this friendly, could play a key role in the FC Schalke 04 squad once he is fit. His return is expected by fans and teammates alike as he was a key pillar last season. The competition in the team, especially from players like Michael Frey and Simon Terodde, will continue to influence the dynamic in attack.

Why this is important

FC Schalke 04's victory in the friendly against Erzgebirge Aue is an important step in the preparation for the new season. Despite the absence of Robin Gosens, the team showed fighting spirit and was able to prevail against a stubborn opponent. Such test matches are crucial to check the team dynamics and the form of the players.

Key findings

• Gosens in the spectator role: Schalke takes victory in Aue with them.
• FC Schalke 04 won their second preseason test at FC Erzgebirge Aue 4-2.
• Gosens in the spectator role: Schalke takes the victory in Aue with them to the training camp.

FC Schalke 04 won its second test match in preparation for the new 2023/24 season. Coach Thomas Reis' team won 4-2 at FC Erzgebirge Aue on Tuesday (July 11). While Schalke were able to score a few goals in the first test against SC Wiedenbrück (9-0), they had to put in a lot more effort against Aue. The two teams met on equal terms from the start. Aue posed a number of problems for Schalke's defense, so goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow had to intervene in the 11th minute. On the other hand, Michael Frey (12th) failed from close range. In the 20th minute the time had come: After a cross from the right side, Simon Terodde headed in to give Schalke a 1-0 lead. But the joy was short-lived, as just five minutes later Aue's striker Nils Schlotterbeck equalized to make it 1-1 after a mistake in the Schalke defense. In the first half it went back and forth. First Schlotterbeck (35th) failed again because of Schwolow, then on the other side Frey (41st) had the lead for Schalke, but was denied by the Auer goalkeeper. We went into the half-time break with a 1-1 draw. In the second half, Reis made a few changes, including the two new additions Kral and Duranville. FC Schalke 04 now took control of the game and became significantly more offensive. In the 54th minute, substitute Terodde put the ball in the Auer goal, but the goal was disallowed due to an alleged offside position. Ten minutes later the time had come: After a nice pass from Kral to the top, Rodrigo Zalazar, who was also a substitute, scored to make it 2-1 for Schalke (64'). And just six minutes later another joker increased the score to 3-1. The young winger Lamine Diack Dourcoure, who signed a professional contract with Schalke a few days ago, received the ball on the left wing and simply shot. The shot was intended more as a cross, but landed in the far corner to make it 3-1 for Schalke (70'). The hosts made it 2-3 in the 77th minute with a header from Dorian Diring. But Schalke didn't let that bother them and restored the old two-goal gap in the 80th minute. After a foul on Duranville in the Auer penalty area, Michael Frey converted the penalty to make the final score 4-2 for Schalke 04. Schalke 04 will play another friendly match in the training camp in Austria on Saturday, July 15th, against VfL Bochum.

What happens next

After this test match, the focus for FC Schalke 04 will be on the upcoming training camp, where the players will continue to work on their fitness and tactics. It remains to be seen whether Robin Gosens can return to training in the coming games to strengthen the team. The next test matches will be crucial in finding the line-up for the start of the season.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the test match between Schalke and Aue?

FC Schalke 04 won its second test match in preparation for the 2023/24 season against FC Erzgebirge Aue 4-2.

Who commented on the game between Schalke and Aue?

The game was led by coach Thomas Reis.

Why did Schalke win the friendly against Aue?

Schalke took control of the game in the second half and became more offensive, which led to three more goals.

Which players came on as substitutes for Schalke in the game?

The players substituted included new signings Kral and Duranville as well as Rodrigo Zalazar.

What has changed compared to the first test game?

In contrast to the first test match against SC Wiedenbrück, which Schalke won 9-0, the team had to put up a lot more effort against Aue neffort.

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