Schalke's Kenan Karaman out for DFB-Pokal match against Hallescher FC

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Schalke's Kenan Karaman out for DFB-Pokal match against Hallescher FC
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FC Schalke 04 will be without captain Kenan Karaman in their first competitive match of the new season against Hallescher FC on August 21. Karaman suffered a hip injury during a friendly against Atalanta earlier this month, leading to fluid buildup that required drainage. The club is hopeful he will recover in time for their Bundesliga opener against Augsburg on August 30.

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  • Kenan Karaman ruled out for the DFB-Pokal match on August 21.
  • Sustained a hip injury in a friendly against Atalanta.
  • Fluid buildup around the injury was drained in a procedure.
  • Schalke aims for his return for the Bundesliga opener against Augsburg.
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  • 2:05 PMYahoo SportsSchalke captain Kenan Karaman ruled out of DFB-Pokal clash
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FC Schalke 04 will have to manage without their captain for their first competitive match of the new season.The newly-promoted Bundesliga side announced on Tuesday that Kenan Karaman will miss their D...

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