Heidenheim starts its first training camp in South Tyrol

Soccer Bundesliga - Heidenheim starts its first training camp in South Tyrol

The 1. FC Heidenheim has started its first of two training camps before its second season in the Football-Bundesliga. In Natz-Schabs in South Tyrol, trainer Frank Schmidt can work with most of his squad until coming Wednesday. New signing Julian Niehues is missing in Italy, as he is still in rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament tear with 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

"The peaceful situation and the immediate proximity to the hotel to the training ground make Natz-Schabs a perfect environment for us," explained Schmidt. The pros will work there in up to three training sessions per day, both in the athletic and footballing aspects. Moreover, the Heidenheimer will play a friendly match against a regional selection on Saturday (15.30 Uhr).

After the week in South Tyrol, FCH still has six more test matches planned. The highlight is the game against the Spanish LaLiga newcomer Espanyol Barcelona on August 10 (15.30 Uhr) in the Heidenheimer Voith-Arena. Before that, a second training camp is planned from July 28 to August 4 in Mils in Tyrol.

Heidenheim starts the new season with the first round game in the DFB-Pokal against the Regionalliga promotion side FC 08 Villingen on August 17 (15.30 Uhr).

1. Frank Schmidt expressed his gratitude for the serene setting and convenient access to the training ground in Natz-Schabs, making it an ideal location for their training camp.
2. Despite being absent from the Italian training camp, new signing Julian Niehues is undergoing rehabilitation from his cruciate ligament injury with 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
3. The 1st FC Heidenheim will conduct up to three training sessions a day during their stay in South Tyrol, focusing on both physical and soccer-specific skills.
4. In addition to their training, the team will also participate in a friendly match against a regional selection on Saturday at 15:30 hours.
5. After their week-long stay in South Tyrol, 1. FC Heidenheim has six more test matches planned, including a game against the Spanish LaLiga newcomer Espanyol Barcelona on August 10.
6. Prior to their DFB-Pokal debut against FC 08 Villingen, 1. FC Heidenheim will hold another training camp in Mils, Tyrol from July 28 to August 4, preparing for their second season in the Bundesliga.

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