FCN tests against Schweinfurt: Klose sees a lot of work in the training camp!

FCN tests against Schweinfurt: Klose sees a lot of work in the training camp!

Schweinfurt, Deutschland - After only five weeks of break, the players of the 1. FC Nürnberg (FCN) recorded the summer preparation on July 13, 2025. The first test game took place at the Valznerweiher against third division club 1. FC Schweinfurt. Around 2300 spectators came to see the meeting that is on the program three weeks before the start of the season. For the game, head coach Miroslav Klose had set up his team in a proven 3-3-2-2-2 basic regulations. In the course of the game, however, it was revealed that the processes were not yet optimal and that the players acted partly and inaccurate. "We are in many processes," said Klose after the game.

Although the FCN had more possession, Schweinfurt showed himself to be lively and made a better impression. There was already a bright spot in the second half when Artem Stepanov equalized the early deficit in the 54th minute. But a decisive mistake by Florian Flick meant that Schweinfurt took the lead again, a lead that they defended until the final whistle. The coaching team knows that there is still a lot of work in the upcoming training sessions, especially in the upcoming training camp in Gais, South Tyrol, where the team travels on Sunday.

preparation for the new season

The entire team came together at the Valznerweiher to undergo performance diagnostics and tests. Klose emphasizes how important the initial phase of preparation for a successful season is. "The players used the break to regenerate," said the coach. The first public training session will take place on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. and will be transferred to Club TV via Livestream. Further units are also planned, including on Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m.

It is crucial for the FCN to train well in this phase and to optimally integrate the new players, such as the central defender Luka Lochoshvili, which is just obliged. Lochoshvili was a spectator at the test game and then spoke to his new teammates and the sports director Joti Chatzialexiou. Klose firmly believes that the team will soon have a good hand to achieve the necessary shape again.

hearty test schedule

The test games are part of the preparation and serve to increase the level of competition. According to soccatours.ch, such games are organized against equivalent or stronger opponents to ensure optimal preparation. These test games often accompany training camps like that in Gais, where the team can expect high -quality training places and professional support. Further test games are planned to be announced so that the FCN can start the season well.

Miro Klose and his staff are aware that time is pushing and that the processes to be relocated will be the focus in the coming weeks. Players and trainers are working hard on it so that the FCN can soon inspire its fans with good performances on the pitch. The first game of the season is within reach, and the pressure to prepare optimally is high.