The standard equipment for the fans in the first days of BVB’s training camp - the umbrella - was finally no longer needed on Thursday. The first training session on the third day in the Kitzbuhel Alps/Brixtental started with lots of sunshine (and only a few rain drops).

So perfect conditions for the players, and for Emma the bee. The Borussia Dortmund mascot hit the training ground on Thursday, giving out hugs and signing autographs, much to the delight of the fans present, especially the little ones.

The focus of the morning session was on training without the ball, while the afternoon one’s included a game on a small pitch, with balance and stabilisation exercises in small groups always accompanying the programme. 

There will be another two training sessions on Friday before BVB’s great stay in the Kitzbuhel Alps/Brixtental comes to an end again, with the flight back to Dortmund scheduled to depart Innsbruck airport later in the evening.

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