When 1. FSV Mainz 05 meet their partner club, 1. FC Kiedrich, in Geisenheim for their first pre-season friendly of the season, it will be a special game for one man more than most: Robin Zentner is especially looking forward to the game as he takes on the club from his current hometown. The 27-year-old knows the region very well, being born in Rüdesheim, growing up in Eltville and living in Kiedrich. “It will definitely be a fun experience. I’m looking forward to the weekend and think it’ll be a special occasion for everyone in the region, myself especially,” said the goalkeeper.

VfB Stuttgart drew 3-3 with Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling encounter.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, the squad is scheduled for two further training sessions at 10.30 and 16.30.

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His form has coincided with a great start to the season for the Magpies as Eddie Howe’s side currently sit fourth in the Premier League table after 12 matches.

BVB made a perfect start to the match, with Gökdeniz Gürpüz rounding off a lovely move to open the scoring on the five-minute mark. “The lads completely implemented the plan at the beginning but then made too many incorrect decisions,” bemoaned Gorges. Tyler Meiser did manage to make it 2-1 after the scores had been levelled at 1-1, but Borussia lost the control that they had boasted in the opening minutes.

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