In view of the long list of injured defensive players, Schalke has signed centre-back Timothée Kolodziejczak, the Bundesliga club said on Friday. The French player, who previously trained with the promoted club on a trial basis, will receive a contract until the end of the current season. “In our current situation with four centre-backs out injured, it’s extremely important that we have another option in our squad with lots of experience at the highest level,” sporting director Rouven Schröder said. “Kolo has played 240 times in Ligue 1 and La Liga, and has proven that he can be a reliable par…