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Marbella moments: pictures from BVB's second day of training

Borussia Dortmund are working a double shift on day two: after kicking off on Friday, two sessions are on the agenda for the second day of BVB's training camp in Marbella. Here are some highlights from the morning session at the Banus Football Centre – from small games to technical fine-tuning.

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And thanks to the time spent here, you also get to know your teammates better and you know which passes to play to which player,\u201d says the 25-year-old, who has continued his good performances this year. <\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/01/06/podcast-nmecha/Nmecha-Training.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Nmecha-Training-1767689335314\"><\/p>\nHe played in all 24 league matches, scoring four goals and providing two assists. \u201cWe were all very happy to go into the winter break as second in the table, but there's definitely still room for improvement. We know that as well. We know how much quality we have in our team. We're on the right track, but we have to keep going. Personally, I would like to improve match by match, to help the team,\u201d he says, elaborating: \u201cWe want more decisive wins and decide games earlier on. You always give it all you have in a game, but when you're up 3-0 with still 20 minutes to play, that's different from leading only 1-0. 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But it's definitely a huge dream for which I have to work hard, so that hopefully I can make that dream come true.\u201d \nChristina Reinke<\/i><\/p>\n<a href=\"https://shop.bvb.de/spieler/felix-nmecha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Felix Nmecha jersey now!<\/a><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-6a9c13e012","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"\u201cI'm just Felix, the footballer\u201d \u2013 the BVB podcast with Felix Nmecha","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"830142114","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in news wall on homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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No wonder: the Portuguese player has lived in seven different countries over the past five years and played for even more teams. Different cultures, languages and playing systems are no problem for the attacking player. Silva exudes calm and confident during his training camp interview with BVB TV \u2013 even when he talks about his difficult start to life at Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Anyone who talks to Fabio Silva quickly forgets that he is only 23 years old. No wonder: the Portuguese player has lived in seven different countries over the past five years and played for even more teams. Different cultures, languages and playing systems are no problem for the attacking player. Silva exudes calm and confident during his training camp interview with BVB TV \u2013 even when he talks about his difficult start to life at Borussia Dortmund.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"Between their last match of 2025 and the start of their training camp in Marbella, the BVB first-team squad had 13 days off from training. Fabio Silva, however, didn't take that long of a break. \u201cAfter two or three days, your body wants to do something again \u2013 that's important as a professional; you can't do nothing for ten days,\u201d says the striker, who spent Christmas with family and friends. This, he explains, is \u201cthe most important thing to help you come back with full energy.\u201d<\/p>\nSilva has returned to his BVB teammates not only with renewed energy but also with new body art. \u201cI got my first tattoo when I was 17 \u2013 back then I only wanted that one and thought that would be it,\u201d says Silva with a grin \u2013 now his body is covered in tattoos. \u201cEach one relates to a specific time in my life. I like seeing the tattoos on my body and then immediately knowing when and why I got them.\u201d<\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DSAQXSSDOI4/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">To Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\nSilva had plenty of reasons to get tattoos \u2013 at just 23 years old, Germany is already the seventh stop in his professional career (see <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2025/8/30/I-will-fight-for-this-club-Interview-with-Fabio-Silva.html\" target=\"_blank\">profile<\/a>). German football wasn't new to the Portuguese player, however, thanks primarily to his father. \u201cThe Bundesliga is my father's favorite league; we watched a lot of games." So Fabio Silva was already familiar with Borussia Dortmund and SIGNAL IDUNA PARK \u2013 and dreamed of playing there. But that wasn't his only connection to Germany: Tiago Tomas from VfB Stuttgart and Xavi Simons (who played for RB Leipzig from 2023 to 2025) are among his closest friends.<\/p>\nDespite his deep connection to the club, Silva's start in Black & Yellow wasn't easy. \u201cA new country, a new culture, different weather, or food are no longer a problem for me.\u201d What did make the situation somewhat different and more complicated last summer, however, was his injury. \u201cNeither I nor the club had envisioned it like this.\u201d But Silva knew how to handle the situation. \u201cI had help from people both inside and outside the club. I know how to take care of my body \u2013 if I'm not fit, I can't give 100 percent on the pitch.\u201d Silva is grateful that BVB placed their trust in him during this time \u2013 and he has repaid that trust. \u201cI'm in my best form now. I think people can see that when I'm on the pitch.\u201d<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/01/05/silva-interview/Silva-Brandt.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Silva-Brandt-1767628981376\"><\/p>\nDespite the fact that his start to life in Black & Yellow wasn't easy, the Portuguese striker hasn't let himself be derailed. \u201cThere are always ups and downs, you have to deal with them.\u201d Fabio Silva knows he has to enjoy the good times and that bad phases will pass: \u201cI always try to focus on my strengths and qualities.\u201d<\/p>\nBVB fans can see those qualities on the pitch week after week: The striker has contributed one goal and four assists so far. Besides the teammates he is closest to (Yan Couto, Aaron Anselmino, Carney Chukwuemeka and Julian Brandt), the Dortmund fans have also been a major help to Silva. \u201cSometimes, when you lack confidence on the pitch, but you feel the fans behind you, it gives you a lot of confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/01/05/silva-interview/Silva-Owo.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Silva-Owo-1767628994926\"> \n<\/p>\nSilva does not allow external influences to undermine his self-confidence \u2013 even though he belongs to a generation that grew up with social media. \u201cI don\u2019t read comments; it\u2019s not good for footballers. Some days you\u2019re the best, other days you\u2019re not.\u201d But the Borussia player sees these reactions as normal: \u201cFootball thrives on the moment. That\u2019s why I simply try to be the best version of myself every day. I always give 100%, everyone can see that.\u201d<\/p>\nSilva has only one wish for 2026: \u201cGood health for my family, my friends, my team and myself.\u201d The Borussia player also doesn\u2019t want to forget to enjoy the moment: \u201cI used to focus too much on the future and didn\u2019t live in the here and now. If I do the right thing in the present, train well and listen to the coach, then it\u2019s easier on the pitch afterwards. That\u2019s what works best for me.\u201d But, the striker explains, \u201cI still have a long way to go and the fans can expect a lot more good things from me.\u201d So the Black & Yellow supporters still have a lot to look forward to \u2013 after all, Fabio Silva is only 23 years old. \nNina Bargel-Neuhaus<\/i><\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCfV9xISu3g&t=9s\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch the Interview on YouTube.<\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"https://shop.bvb.de/spieler/f%C3%A1bio-silva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get your BVB shirt with Fabio Silva's name on the back.<\/a><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Between their last match of 2025 and the start of their training camp in Marbella, the BVB first-team squad had 13 days off from training. Fabio Silva, however, didn't take that long of a break. \u201cAfter two or three days, your body wants to do something again \u2013 that's important as a professional; you can't do nothing for ten days,\u201d says the striker, who spent Christmas with family and friends. This, he explains, is \u201cthe most important thing to help you come back with full energy.\u201d<\/p>\nSilva has returned to his BVB teammates not only with renewed energy but also with new body art. \u201cI got my first tattoo when I was 17 \u2013 back then I only wanted that one and thought that would be it,\u201d says Silva with a grin \u2013 now his body is covered in tattoos. \u201cEach one relates to a specific time in my life. I like seeing the tattoos on my body and then immediately knowing when and why I got them.\u201d<\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DSAQXSSDOI4/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">To Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\nSilva had plenty of reasons to get tattoos \u2013 at just 23 years old, Germany is already the seventh stop in his professional career (see <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2025/8/30/I-will-fight-for-this-club-Interview-with-Fabio-Silva.html\" target=\"_blank\">profile<\/a>). German football wasn't new to the Portuguese player, however, thanks primarily to his father. \u201cThe Bundesliga is my father's favorite league; we watched a lot of games." So Fabio Silva was already familiar with Borussia Dortmund and SIGNAL IDUNA PARK \u2013 and dreamed of playing there. But that wasn't his only connection to Germany: Tiago Tomas from VfB Stuttgart and Xavi Simons (who played for RB Leipzig from 2023 to 2025) are among his closest friends.<\/p>\nDespite his deep connection to the club, Silva's start in Black & Yellow wasn't easy. \u201cA new country, a new culture, different weather, or food are no longer a problem for me.\u201d What did make the situation somewhat different and more complicated last summer, however, was his injury. \u201cNeither I nor the club had envisioned it like this.\u201d But Silva knew how to handle the situation. \u201cI had help from people both inside and outside the club. I know how to take care of my body \u2013 if I'm not fit, I can't give 100 percent on the pitch.\u201d Silva is grateful that BVB placed their trust in him during this time \u2013 and he has repaid that trust. \u201cI'm in my best form now. I think people can see that when I'm on the pitch.\u201d<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/01/05/silva-interview/Silva-Brandt.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Silva-Brandt-1767628981376\"><\/p>\nDespite the fact that his start to life in Black & Yellow wasn't easy, the Portuguese striker hasn't let himself be derailed. \u201cThere are always ups and downs, you have to deal with them.\u201d Fabio Silva knows he has to enjoy the good times and that bad phases will pass: \u201cI always try to focus on my strengths and qualities.\u201d<\/p>\nBVB fans can see those qualities on the pitch week after week: The striker has contributed one goal and four assists so far. Besides the teammates he is closest to (Yan Couto, Aaron Anselmino, Carney Chukwuemeka and Julian Brandt), the Dortmund fans have also been a major help to Silva. \u201cSometimes, when you lack confidence on the pitch, but you feel the fans behind you, it gives you a lot of confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/01/05/silva-interview/Silva-Owo.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Silva-Owo-1767628994926\"> \n<\/p>\nSilva does not allow external influences to undermine his self-confidence \u2013 even though he belongs to a generation that grew up with social media. \u201cI don\u2019t read comments; it\u2019s not good for footballers. Some days you\u2019re the best, other days you\u2019re not.\u201d But the Borussia player sees these reactions as normal: \u201cFootball thrives on the moment. That\u2019s why I simply try to be the best version of myself every day. I always give 100%, everyone can see that.\u201d<\/p>\nSilva has only one wish for 2026: \u201cGood health for my family, my friends, my team and myself.\u201d The Borussia player also doesn\u2019t want to forget to enjoy the moment: \u201cI used to focus too much on the future and didn\u2019t live in the here and now. If I do the right thing in the present, train well and listen to the coach, then it\u2019s easier on the pitch afterwards. That\u2019s what works best for me.\u201d But, the striker explains, \u201cI still have a long way to go and the fans can expect a lot more good things from me.\u201d So the Black & Yellow supporters still have a lot to look forward to \u2013 after all, Fabio Silva is only 23 years old. \nNina Bargel-Neuhaus<\/i><\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCfV9xISu3g&t=9s\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch the Interview on YouTube.<\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"https://shop.bvb.de/spieler/f%C3%A1bio-silva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get your BVB shirt with Fabio Silva's name on the back.<\/a><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-3304a94386","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Fabio Silva's hopes for 2026 \u2013 and why he knows the Bundesliga so well","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"-378175187","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in news wall on homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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The sporting director used the time available to answer questions from the journalists present.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"After four intensive training sessions in Marbella, all is quiet at the training ground on Monday. \u201cThe lads have earned their day off and a bit of regeneration today,\u201d says Sebastian Kehl. The sporting director used the time available to answer questions from the journalists present.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"Sebastian Kehl on the conditions: \n<\/b>\u201cUnfortunately, the last day or two haven\u2019t been ideal due to the rain. Nevertheless, we made the best of it by changing pitches yesterday. Everyone here is working together to make sure the conditions are as good as possible. But of course, the sun is also part of that. That\u2019s why we\u2019re happy that it\u2019s going to be nicer today.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026the season so far: \n<\/b>\u201cWe\u2019re not 100% satisfied, but we\u2019ve taken a huge step forward: second place, lots of good results, lots of statistics that speak for us. The team have made great strides since March, including the Club World Cup over the summer, in terms of their discipline, leadership and team spirit. Together with the coach, we\u2019ve achieved a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026the defence: \n<\/b>\u201cWe have been extremely stable, especially in defence. We have kept eight clean sheets in the Bundesliga this season. We have conceded 12 goals. The defence is a real showpiece. If you compare us with other teams in Europe, we are top in that respect. But we have more potential in attack. We want to improve our creativity in the final third. We also want to try to develop more of a goal-scoring threat and, of course, score more goals. We\u2019re working on that.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026his expectations for the second half of the season: \n<\/b>\u201cWe all measure success by our position in the Bundesliga table and, of course, by qualifying for the Champions League. For us, the minimum goal is to be there again next year and to achieve that sooner rather than later. But of course, we also want to continue to improve in the more intangible areas. After a turbulent year, we have brought in a lot more calm. Of course, we also want to make our fans happy in the stadium. We want to continue to be a figurehead in Europe, playing attractive football. We have to continue to work on our development concept. That\u2019s why there are exciting tasks ahead in 2026 that can\u2019t be measured solely by our position in the table.\u201d<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/01/05/medienrunde-kehl/Medienrunde-Kehl.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Medienrunde-Kehl-1767615772890\"><\/p>\n...second place in the table: \n<\/b>\u201cWe\u2019re there and we want to stay there, but we\u2019ll have to work hard to do so. I believe we have every chance of staying in that position. To do so, we\u2019ll have to perform well and improve, because the other teams aren\u2019t resting on their laurels. Many teams, such as Leipzig, don\u2019t have midweek fixtures and can concentrate on the Bundesliga. Leverkusen and Frankfurt are doing a very good job, so it won\u2019t be easy.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026the match against Frankfurt: \n<\/b>\u201cIt would be extremely important for us to get off to a good start in January, carry the momentum from the last few games and maintain second place in the table. But we know how difficult it will be at Eintracht. We had a battle against them in the <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2025/10/28/5-3-BVB-overcome-Frankfurt-on-penalties.html\" target=\"_blank\">DFB-Pokal<\/a>. Recent Bundesliga encounters have also been very intense. Nevertheless, we've always played pretty well against them. But beating Frankfurt certainly won't be easy.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026the club\u2019s talented youngsters: \n<\/b>\u201cWe want to continue integrating young players and increasing their opportunities to play for the first team. That\u2019s why the lads (Mussa Kaba, Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert) are here just now. For Mussa, who is doing well here in his first few days, it could also be a chance to get one step closer to the professional team following the departure of Pascal Gross. We already had Mathis and Samuele with us in the summer. We want to bring the lads closer in this second half of the season. In the first half of the year, we brought them closer to senior football, mainly through the U23s, which was the plan. I would love nothing more than to see our own talents get playing time with the senior squad in the second half of the season. Ultimately, their performance will determine whether that happens. Nothing is given away here, there are no promises, but in the end there are opportunities.\u201d \nTranscribed by Christina Reinke<\/i><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Sebastian Kehl on the conditions: \n<\/b>\u201cUnfortunately, the last day or two haven\u2019t been ideal due to the rain. Nevertheless, we made the best of it by changing pitches yesterday. Everyone here is working together to make sure the conditions are as good as possible. But of course, the sun is also part of that. That\u2019s why we\u2019re happy that it\u2019s going to be nicer today.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026the season so far: \n<\/b>\u201cWe\u2019re not 100% satisfied, but we\u2019ve taken a huge step forward: second place, lots of good results, lots of statistics that speak for us. The team have made great strides since March, including the Club World Cup over the summer, in terms of their discipline, leadership and team spirit. Together with the coach, we\u2019ve achieved a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026the defence: \n<\/b>\u201cWe have been extremely stable, especially in defence. We have kept eight clean sheets in the Bundesliga this season. We have conceded 12 goals. The defence is a real showpiece. If you compare us with other teams in Europe, we are top in that respect. But we have more potential in attack. We want to improve our creativity in the final third. We also want to try to develop more of a goal-scoring threat and, of course, score more goals. We\u2019re working on that.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026his expectations for the second half of the season: \n<\/b>\u201cWe all measure success by our position in the Bundesliga table and, of course, by qualifying for the Champions League. For us, the minimum goal is to be there again next year and to achieve that sooner rather than later. But of course, we also want to continue to improve in the more intangible areas. After a turbulent year, we have brought in a lot more calm. Of course, we also want to make our fans happy in the stadium. We want to continue to be a figurehead in Europe, playing attractive football. We have to continue to work on our development concept. That\u2019s why there are exciting tasks ahead in 2026 that can\u2019t be measured solely by our position in the table.\u201d<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/01/05/medienrunde-kehl/Medienrunde-Kehl.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Medienrunde-Kehl-1767615772890\"><\/p>\n...second place in the table: \n<\/b>\u201cWe\u2019re there and we want to stay there, but we\u2019ll have to work hard to do so. I believe we have every chance of staying in that position. To do so, we\u2019ll have to perform well and improve, because the other teams aren\u2019t resting on their laurels. Many teams, such as Leipzig, don\u2019t have midweek fixtures and can concentrate on the Bundesliga. Leverkusen and Frankfurt are doing a very good job, so it won\u2019t be easy.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026the match against Frankfurt: \n<\/b>\u201cIt would be extremely important for us to get off to a good start in January, carry the momentum from the last few games and maintain second place in the table. But we know how difficult it will be at Eintracht. We had a battle against them in the <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2025/10/28/5-3-BVB-overcome-Frankfurt-on-penalties.html\" target=\"_blank\">DFB-Pokal<\/a>. Recent Bundesliga encounters have also been very intense. Nevertheless, we've always played pretty well against them. But beating Frankfurt certainly won't be easy.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2026the club\u2019s talented youngsters: \n<\/b>\u201cWe want to continue integrating young players and increasing their opportunities to play for the first team. That\u2019s why the lads (Mussa Kaba, Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert) are here just now. For Mussa, who is doing well here in his first few days, it could also be a chance to get one step closer to the professional team following the departure of Pascal Gross. We already had Mathis and Samuele with us in the summer. We want to bring the lads closer in this second half of the season. In the first half of the year, we brought them closer to senior football, mainly through the U23s, which was the plan. I would love nothing more than to see our own talents get playing time with the senior squad in the second half of the season. Ultimately, their performance will determine whether that happens. 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