Niclas Füllkrug: “It’s nice to have those points under our belt and it takes a bit of pressure off heading into the next couple of games. But we evaluate each game uniquely – that’s something the head coach emphasises again and again. We want to, and can, take something from every game, and that’s how we will continue to play this season. Every game is taken as a one-off and we try to get the most out of the game every single time.”
Ilia Gruev: “It’s a great feeling and shows the hard work we’ve been putting in. We’re happy with the situation we’re in. It’s not a given to have this many points in the league as a promoted side and the fans appreciate that. There is such unity around the club, around the team, but also amongst the fans. We have to keep going in the same vein.”
Marco Friedl: “Our goal is to secure our survival in the league as quickly as possible. It does us well to take it week by week. We don’t have much time now until the next game and it’s about recharging our batteries as quickly as possible so that we can go all guns blazing again on Tuesday. But of course, we didn’t just get the points by chance; it’s been down to our good performances over the season. We have to keep working hard to maintain this run. It’s simply a lot of fun to win games and that’s why we should carry on doing so.”
Ole Werner: “As a short-term appraisal, it’s incredible what the boys have achieved so far. I have to compliment them on that. However, 21 points won’t be enough to stay in the league. That’s why, on the other side of the coin, we shouldn’t let that confidence, that we undoubtedly deserve to have, get out of hand. Just because we have shown up in the first third of the season doesn’t mean that we will keep it up. We have to continue to get better. Games like today show how close everything is. These sort of games, just like today, can go completely the other way with some more luck for Schalke and if we are a bit less efficient in front of goal. That’s why it’s a nice short time position to be in, but 21 points is not our target for the season. We have to keep working.”