Dejan Ljubicic
S04
Right Wingback
Right Winger
Overlapping Full Back
Oct 8, 1997 (29)
Right
6'2"
163 lb
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2026/2027 Bundesliga
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Targeting return against Leipzig
Ljubicic (knee) has resumed full team training but will miss Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Koln and the upcoming DFB-Pokal match against Dynamo Dresden, with a potential return targeted against RB Leipzig, according to coach Miron Muslic. "Dejan is back in team training and completed the entire session today. We'll prepare him as best we can so that he can realistically be an option for the home match against Leipzig."
Analysis: Ljubicic has taken a significant step in his recovery from the knee injury he sustained against Union Berlin on September 11, which has kept him sidelined ever since. The midfielder completed Thursday's full training session but is not yet ready for competitive action, ruling him out of the upcoming matches against Koln and Dynamo Dresden. Schalke are instead targeting the subsequent home fixture against RB Leipzig for his return to the matchday squad. His availability will depend on how he responds to an increased training workload over the coming days, with the club aiming to avoid any setbacks after his lengthy absence.
Misses call Saturday
Ljubicic (knee) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Mainz.
Analysis: Ljubicic is not ready to return from the knee injury he sustained during Schalke's 3-1 victory over Union Berlin in September. The midfielder completed individual work on the pitch Thursday but has yet to resume full team training. He still needs more time to rebuild his fitness before returning to competitive action. His absence continues to deprive Schalke of a midfield option who started their first three Bundesliga matches.
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