Fenerbahce in camp

Geographical weaknesses – but Mourinho is here!

Jose Mourinho at the first training session in Bad Waltersdorf.(Bild: Fenerbahce Media)

Watch out if you are a guest at the Spa Resort Styria in Bad Waltersdorf! The Turkish cult club Fenerbahce Istanbul landed at the Thalerhof in Graz on Tuesday and then traveled to the camp in Eastern Styria. On board: of course the Special One, coach Jose Mourinho!

Fenerbahce are relying on good Styrian air and conditions for their summer preparations under the Portuguese cult coach. Until July 13, veteran Edin Dzeko and Co., who have a combined market value of 200 million euros, are sweating it out on the lush green pitches in Bad Waltersdorf.

The first training session took place in perfect conditions.(Bild: Fenerbahce Media)

The Fenerbahce bus parks in Eastern Styria.(Bild: IFCS Media)

Bad Waltersdorf is ready.(Bild: zVg/IFCS)

Test matches are also on the program. Saturday's game in Südstadt against Admira, thousands of ticket requests (mainly from the Turkish side) are said to have already been received. A crowd of 7000 is expected. The Merkur Arena in Graz will be the venue for two big test matches next week: on July 10 against Hajduk Split and on July 13 against RC Strasbourg from France.

Australia or Austria?
The advertising effect in Styria is of course considerable thanks to Fenerbahce's visit to the camp. The Turkish club has over 12 million followers on Instagram and Mourinho is one of the best-known soccer coaches in the world. Except for the faux pas made by the Turkish media team: According to "Fener's" social media department, the "Australia tour" has recently started instead of the Austria tour.