One player almost out, one sick, the rest fit. Schalke can face SC Paderborn with a full squad. Assan Ouedraogo is also available.

Home game double pack for FC Schalke. And in view of their recent performances at home, the second division club can go into the 90 minutes against FC Paderborn on Saturday (1pm) with confidence.

After many mixed performances, the last home game against leaders FC St. Pauli (3:1) has whetted the appetite for more. Paderborn should now feel the effects of this on Saturday.

And S04 super talent Assan Ouedraogo may also be back in the squad after playing his first 45 minutes in the regional league for the S04 U23s against the U21s of 1. FC Köln (0:1) last weekend.

Karel Geraerts emphasized before the match: “Assan played 45 minutes for the U23s. It was important that he got some minutes there. I was also very pleased with Assan in training this week. I’ll decide on Friday whether he’s in the squad, he’s definitely an option. “

One thing is clear: Schalke had major injury problems for a long time, but currently “almost the entire squad is available to me”, as the coach explained. He added: “The squad is more or less complete. Dominick Drexler was ill for three days. It’s the last week for Leo Greiml, where we have to be careful. He’ll be fully fit next week.”

Perhaps he will then join a team that has been able to recharge its batteries after two wins in a row. Geraerts with a view to the opponent: “They are compact and are playing for the top places. Let’s stay calm. We were strong against St. Pauli, we have to bring that back onto the pitch now. The week in training was intense, the quality was high. I have a good feeling.”

This is how FC Schalke could line up against SC Paderborn

Müller – Soppy, Kalas, Schallenberg, Murkin – Seguin – Kabadayi, Ouwejan – Karaman – Lasme, Terodde

Missing: Greiml (recovery training after cruciate ligament rupture)

Possible suspensions: Kabadayi, Seguin