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Schalke team-mates left pouring with blood and taken to hospital after shove from opponent saw pair collide

SCHALKE stars Robin Gosens and Soufiane El-Faouzi were involved in a horror collision in their draw with Cologne that left both players bleeding. The duo clashed after Said El Mala shoved El-Faouzi, which sent him flying into team-mate Gosens. The…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:14 PM
Schalke team-mates left pouring with blood and taken to hospital after shove from opponent saw pair collide
Key Things to Know
  • Schalke's Robin Gosens and Soufiane El-Faouzi were hospitalized after a severe clash of heads against Cologne.
  • The collision occurred before halftime after Cologne's Said El Mala shoved El-Faouzi into teammate Gosens.
  • The match finished in a 0-0 draw, leaving Schalke 16th in the Bundesliga table.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Schalke players Robin Gosens and Soufiane El-Faouzi were taken to the hospital following a head collision during a 0-0 draw against Cologne on October 24, 2026. The incident occurred just before halftime when Cologne's Said El Mala shoved El-Faouzi into Gosens, causing a clash of heads that left both teammates bleeding heavily.

Both players were substituted before the break, with Vitalie Becker replacing Gosens and Janik Bachmann coming on for El-Faouzi. Schalke confirmed in a post-match statement that both individuals were transported to Knappschaft Kliniken Buer for medical examinations, as the draw left the club 16th in the Bundesliga standings.

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