Enrico Maaßen named 25 players in his squad for the second friendly of pre-season. The first test of the new campaign saw FCA claim a 6-0 win over Türkspor Augsburg.

Earlier in February, the Bavarians bagged a 1-0 win in the first leg at the Parc des Princes courtesy of a well-positioned Kingsley Coman goal in the 52nd minute. Kylian Mbappe came close to scoring on multiple occasions but was denied on every single one.

Lino was a regular at Nürnberg over the last two years. We weren’t able to promise him the game time he deserves as an experienced 2. Bundesliga player in the short term,” said sporting director Klemens Hartenbach. “The move to FC Schalke 04 is a good solution for both parties. We wish Lino all the best in his new chapter at a big club like Schalke, and hope to see him again soon.”

Finally a home game on the opening day of the Bundesliga. After five seasons with an away game on Matchday 1, TSG Hoffenheim will kick off the campaign with a home game once again. Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team will welcome SC Freiburg to the PreZero Arena for their opening game of the 2023/24 season on 22 or 23 August. The German Football League (DFL) made the announcement on Friday. Around a week later TSG will visit promoted 1. FC Heidenheim. The precise dates and kick-off times for the first eight matchdays are set to be announced in calendar week 28 (10-14 July).

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