UEFA.com works better on other browsers
For the best possible experience, we recommend using Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge.
Favourite team

Schalke shorn of Santana for Group G start

Sunday, August 31, 2014

FC Schalke 04 paid a high price for Saturday's draw against FC Bayern München, with Felipe Santana set to miss the start of their UEFA Champions League campaign.

Felipe Santana suffered a thigh injury against Bayern
Felipe Santana suffered a thigh injury against Bayern ©Getty Images

FC Schalke 04 will begin their UEFA Champions League campaign without Felipe Santana after the defender suffered a thigh injury during Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Bayern München.

The Brazilian centre-back has been ruled out for several weeks, meaning he is certain to miss Schalke's opening fixture at Chelsea FC on 17 September. The Königsblauen also lost Jan Kirchhoff (knee), Kaan Ayhan (calf) and goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann (ear) to injury during the Bayern game, though all three are expected back in the coming days.

Schalke will travel to Stamford Bridge with a substantial list of absentees, with Fabian Giefer, Sead Kolasinac, Leon Goretzka and Jefferson Farfán also sidelined. Jens Keller's charges face Sporting Clube de Portugal and NK Maribor along with the Blues in UEFA Champions League Group G.

© 1998-2024 UEFA. All rights reserved. Last updated: Saturday, May 30, 2015

Selected for you

Shinji Kagawa's best Dortmund moments
Live 31/08/2014

Shinji Kagawa's best Dortmund moments

Following Shinji Kagawa's return to Borussia Dortmund from Manchester United FC, UEFA.com picks out some of the highlights from his first stint with the club.
Talents out to shine in UEFA Champions League
Live 29/08/2014

Talents out to shine in UEFA Champions League

UEFA.com profiles ten players who look poised to catch the eye on their debut campaign in the UEFA Champions League, including three from the Portuguese Liga.
Chelsea renew Schalke rivalry in Group G
Live 28/08/2014

Chelsea renew Schalke rivalry in Group G

Chelsea FC and FC Schalke 04 meet once more in Group G where there will also be long-awaited group-stage returns for Sporting Clube de Portugal and NK Maribor.
Fixtures set for group stage
Live 28/08/2014

Fixtures set for group stage

Real Madrid CF begin their UEFA Champions League defence at home to FC Basel 1893 on Tuesday 16 September, with the fixtures confirmed following today's group stage draw.