Schalke says training camp in Belek

The arrival was planned for Turkey for the 3rd of January 2022. Good six days, the team in Belem should prepare for the remaining 16 lots in the ongoing second league season. Now, after consulting the internal crisis rod, the athletic decision has decided to cancel the training camp.

We regret this decision from a sporting point of view because we would have liked to use the common time to prepare us highly focused on the remaining games

Rouen Schröder

We regret this decision from a sporting point of view, because we would have liked to use the common time to prepare highly focused on the remaining games, explains Sports Director Rouen Schröder. In the past few days, however, we had to realize that the risks of the journey have increased significantly and exceed the potential benefits. We have to meet our responsibility towards all employees.

To do this, the charge of the club, in particular team doctor and Corona representative Dr. Patrick Angel Finger, contact with the competent authorities wanted. The result of this exchange was a renewed consideration in the past 24 hours, which has now led to the cancellation.

Instead of sun in Belem: Preparation on the Berger field

Our squad is too carefully vaccinated and nourished to almost 100 percent — a very important sign. And yet no free ticket, especially overlooking the omicron variant. We want the risk that players, staff or other employees with Covid-19 infect Keep as low as possible. That's why we decided to cancel, explains Peter Label, Board of Management Sports. The winter preparation takes place accordingly on the Berger field.

The club asks fans who have booked a trip to Belem to support the team there to understand the short-term but necessary cancellation.

Eroded and Turn infected and in isolation

Furthermore, Königsberg must report two COVID-19 infections. Simon Eroded (recovered and completely vaccinated) and KO Turn (fully vaccinated and boomed) have been positively tested in recent days and are in isolation. When they can rely on them, is currently not fixed. Both players are symptom-free.