At the post-match press conference, Muslić stated that Edin and Nikola arrived in Gelsenkirchen on Thursday afternoon. Katić underwent additional examinations on Friday after complaining of knee pain during the national team gathering, following which the club received bad news. He emphasized that their absence is a significant blow for Schalke, as they are key pillars of the team and two leaders in the locker room, but the Gelsenkirchen-based club will strive to overcome these challenges. He added that the club will seek solutions for the next six matches, during which Katić will definitely be unavailable, while Džeko could potentially return before the end of the season. Recall that Schalke defeated Karlsruhe with a 1-0 score, with the decisive goal scored by Kenan Karaman. This solidified their lead at the top of the table with 55 points, one point ahead of second-placed Paderborn. In the next round, they will face Elversberg.