Schalke 04 Wins 2‑0 Test Match in Austrian Camp, Young Midfielder Hospitalised

FC Schalke 04 spent the first week of its pre‑season in a training camp in the Stubaital, Austria. In a test match against Ukrainian side FC Kharkiv the German club secured a 2‑0 victory, with Moussa Sylla scoring in the 54th minute and Bryan Lasme adding the second ten minutes later. Former player and director Youri Mulder praised the attacking display, saying the forwards “make a good impression”. The camp also featured a podcast episode where reporters Robin Haack and Andreas Ernst described life behind the scenes, discussed the recent signing of defender Maximilian Wöber, and examined speculation about Edin Džeko’s possible return.

During the match 19‑year‑old midfielder Luca Vozar suffered a painful back injury after a collision. He was taken off the pitch on a stretcher and transported by ambulance to a hospital in Kematen, where examinations ruled out a fracture but confirmed a serious contusion. Vozar will miss training while his recovery is monitored. The club’s schedule continues with a second friendly against Fagiano Okayama in Schwaz before returning to Gelsenkirchen.

The camp also saw the team’s starters finish the game with weight‑training on the sidelines, a rare sight for fans, and highlighted the contributions of several youth players and U‑23 guests.