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Schalke player injuries during Bundesliga match

Overview

During a Bundesliga match against FC Köln, Schalke 04 players Sofiane El Fowzi and Robin Gosens sustained injuries following a violent aerial collision in the first half. The incident occurred after Köln striker Said Mella pushed El Fowzi, leading to the mid-air impact.

Medical assessments confirmed that El Fowzi suffered a broken nose and a deep forehead wound, while Gosens required stitches for forehead lacerations. Both players were hospitalized for treatment.

Following the incident, El-Faouzi provided updates via social media, sharing photos from the Knappschaft Klinik in Buer after specialists successfully reset his nose. He noted, “Nose straight again, alhamdulillah,” and expressed gratitude to medical staff. Schalke coach Miron Muslic stated that while both players are expected to be sidelined for a period, they were fortunate to avoid more severe injuries.

Entities

Robin Gosens · FC Schalke 04 · Schalke 04 · Said Mella · Soufiane El-Faouzi

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Soufiane El-Faouzi updates fans after severe collision

    Schalke 04 player Soufiane El-Faouzi shared recovery photos after suffering a broken nose and facial injuries during a collision in a match against 1. FC Köln.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Schalke players Sofiane El Fowzi and Robin Gosens injured in collision

    Schalke players Sofiane El Fowzi and Robin Gosens suffered a broken nose and head lacerations following a collision during a match against FC Köln.

Sources

derwesten.de · infosports.ma · royanews.tv · schalketotal.de