"Giving a Pep Talk": Blessin delivering inspiring messages to his team
FC St. Pauli Prepares for Coventry City Test Match Amidst Construction
As FC St. Pauli prepares to face English second-tier side Coventry City in a test match this Saturday at 4:15 PM, coach Alexander Blessin is focusing on the final phase of preparation for the team.
The training session on Wednesday was the first after the DFB-Pokal season start preparations, and Blessin was able to assess the team's performance while identifying areas for improvement. The coach expressed concern about the progress of preparations, stating that "there's still a lot to do."
One of the key areas Blessin wants to address is the team's performance when playing against the ball and using own scoring chances. He also believes his players need a "fresh head" for the final preparations.
Training took place in windy and rainy conditions, reflecting the unfavorable weather in Hamburg that may be deterring fans from attending training sessions. Access to the training ground requires a construction worker's helmet, a valid work contract with the club, or a press pass, due to the ongoing construction work.
The current construction work at the training ground includes the building of a new hybrid pitch, which is preventing fans from accessing the training ground temporarily. The construction workers at Kollaustraße will continue to take care of the training ground, and a temporary workspace for media representatives has been designated near the training pitch and Kollaustraße.
Blessin wants to ensure that the team is well-prepared for the upcoming DFB-Pokal season, which starts on August 16 against Eintracht Norderstedt at 3:15 PM. To achieve this, he has been spending his free time in Altenriet (Baden-Württemberg) doing gardening and board games.
For the latest updates on infrastructure projects like training ground developments, it is recommended to check official FC St. Pauli club announcements, their official website, or recent local sports news reports.
In light of the ongoing European football season, coach Alexander Blessin is emphasizing sports-analysis focusing on the team's ball retention and scoring chances during the test match against Coventry City. To help refine these aspects, he plans to use the remaining preparation time wisely, particularly during the final phase before the test match. Moreover, Blessin is concerned about the impact of the construction work on the team's training regimen, as the new hybrid pitch being built at the training ground temporarily restricts fan access.
