“I was there last week and was convinced by the good facilities. The training pitches are right next to the hotel and the surrounding area provides us with the chance to fully concentrate on our preparations. Also, other renowned teams will be in the region, against whom we can play friendlies,” explained director of sport, Frank Baumann. On Monday the 9th of January, a double matchday is planned, with the opponents and exact schedule being announced in due course.
The Green-Whites’ first competitive game of 2017 is a Bundesliga home tie against Borussia Dortmund on the 21st of January (15:30 CET).