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UD Almeria ‘B’ Team – Twenty-two (22) squad members accompanied by six (6) coaches and staff during their 3 day Pre-Season Training Camp at Desert Springs Football Academy
With a 3rd place finish in the Segunda División ‘B’ last season, Union Deportiva Almeria (Almeria Football Club) ‘B’ squad returned to Desert Springs Resort in the Almanzora region of south-east Spain, for their annual pre-season training camp between Thursday 30th July- Saturday 1st August.
A squad of twenty-two (22) players and six (6) officials from Almería Football Club spent three days at the resort for their training camp, during which the players benefited from training on the Football Academies world-class international-size grass pitch.
Speaking of the team’s experience at Desert Springs, Almeria Football Club Head Coach, Miguel Rivera Mendez remarked:
“We have returned because of the friendliness of the staff and their service, the comfort of the apartments and facilities, and of course, the magnificent conditions of the football pitch and quality of food!”
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UD Almeria Goal Keeper Training at Desert Springs Football Academy
Commenting on the quality of the football pitch, UD Almeria Goalkeeping coach, Ricardo Molina Miras remarked;
“The joy of a great save on the grass of Desert Springs! Thank you for everything”
The staff and players also made use of the Sierra Sports Club and the gym. Eduardo Frapolli, Strength and Conditioning Coach commented:
“Ideal facilities to recharge the batteries for the season. It’s been an absolute pleasure! Thank you very much”
Speaking of the conditions of the football pitch at Desert Springs, Yeray Gómez, who played last season with the first team, visiting some of the best football stadiums in Spain, commented:
“You don’t find this quality of grass in most of the football pitches in La Liga!”
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UD Almeria Squad Training at the gym located at the Sierra Sports Club
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UD Almeria Squad Training at the Desert Springs Football Academy
UD Almeria player Carlos Pérez remarked about his experience at Desert Springs:
“The football pitch is in immaculate condition, the food is great and the sports facilities suit our needs perfectly”
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UD Almería vs. Comarca del Mármol pre-season friendly match at the Desert Springs Football Academy
UD Almeria Head Coordinator, Jesús Padilla Belmonte commented:
“Please accept these lines as a big thank you for the hospitality and the treatment received at all times by the staff. Also, the facilities were in excellent condition, which suited perfectly the training required to be completed.”