Overview

• A 2–1 win at Arminia Bielefeld delivered Schalke a third straight victory and sent them into the international break on 18 points in second place after eight matches.
• Kreiszeitung, citing WAZ, reports Ron Schallenberg’s deal includes an option to 2027 if he reaches 25 appearances this season, reflecting his rise as a midfield mainstay under Miron Muslic.
• BILD highlights attacking concerns with Moussa Sylla on one league goal, Christian Gomis slowed by a thigh issue, and inconsistency or fitness questions around Bryan Lasme, Emil Höjlund and Peter Remmert.
• Analysts note narrow winning margins and late-game wobble, urging greater attacking efficiency and control to convert strong starts into promotion-level performances.
• Schalke’s U23s beat Bonner SC 1–0 to climb to the top of the Regionalliga West, reinforcing the club’s depth and development pathway.