Source: REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
[Saba Sports News] According to German media, Bayern Munich’s sixth open training session of the season attracted an unprecedented number of fans, with queues stretching 600 meters and a total of 2,400 fans in attendance. This was reported to be the largest open training session since Vincent Kompany took over as coach. Despite temperatures dropping to minus 2 degrees and snowfall the night before, a large number of fans lined up outside the Sabener Strasse training ground. Fifteen minutes before training began, about 2,000 fans waited outside, with 1,000 already inside, and the youth club member area was packed. During training, Manuel Neuer returned from injury but engaged in special training exercises to prepare for the league. Serge Gnabry, Josip Stanisic, and Kingsley Coman also participated, while João Palhinha, Hiroki Ito, and Sacha Boey were absent due to injuries. Michael Olise scored an impressive goal during training, receiving cheers from the fans. The entire session lasted two hours, and afterwards, players and coaching staff signed autographs for the fans. It must be said, Bayern Munich’s fans are truly passionate.