Bayern Mannheim's Elite Squad Heads abroad for Pre-Season Boost
Thomas Tuchel, coach of the German soccer giants FC Bayern Munich, has announced plans for an unconventional training camp in either Portugal or Morocco before their Bundesliga resumption in January. In a recent interview, the 50-year-old coach revealed the team was mulling over these two destinations to escape the chilly Munich winter.
The proposed duration of the trip, scheduled between the Bundesliga clashes against TSG Hoffenheim (January 12) and Werder Bremen (January 21), is expected to span about four to five days. The stated aim is to strengthen team bonding and allow for extended training hours on the pitch. With warmer temperatures and, preferably, sunlight, Tuchel believes tactical drills can be conducted more effectively than in bleak Munich.
The lack of Qatar Airways' partnership this season has influenced Bayern's decision to seek alternative locations for their pre-season training. They had traditionally organized their preparatory sessions in Qatar at the turn of the year. With the contract expiry and absence of renewal, Bayern must now explore alternatives, and Portugal and Morocco appear to be competing candidates.
Following their away game against VfL Wolfsburg on December 21, Bayern players are set to enjoy a well-deserved break until January 2. After resuming training in Munich, they will play a test match against FC Basel on January 6. The friendly encounter, scheduled as part of their overseas training, should provide valuable insights into performance and team dynamics ahead of their second Bundesliga halving.
Bayern Squad, Bundesliga Fixture List, and Standings
- FC Bayern Munich are contemplating an overseas pre-season training camp in Portugal or Morocco ahead of the second half of the 2023/24 Bundesliga campaign.
- Thomas Tuchel mentioned the aforementioned locations as potential choices for the training campaign during a recent interview.
- The short break away is intended to strengthen team morale and facilitate intensive training sessions in optimum weather conditions.
- After their away game at VfL Wolfsburg, the Munich players will embark on a Christmas break until they resume training in their home city on January 2.
- FC Basel will be Bayern's opponents for a pre-season test match on January 6, marking one of the team's preparatory activities for the second half of the season.
- The Bundesliga calendars for FC Bayern, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, and SV Werder Bremen, along with the league table, can be found on Bayern's official website.
Note: While the article discusses FC Bayern's potential decision to hold their pre-season training camp in Seville, Spain, instead of Portugal or Morocco, the reasons for this change have not been disclosed in the provided sources. However, considering the benefits that a warm-weather climate, logistics, ease of travel, and specific training requirements offer, it is plausible that Seville was chosen for these reasons.
