UAE football clubs have initiated early and intensive preparations for the 2023-2024 season, facing new challenges and experiences in Europe. Detailed physical conditioning and training regimes, inclusive of pre-season friendlies, are being strategized ahead of the competitive bouts in the ADNOC Pro League and the ADIB Cup next season.
Europe emerges as the favored destination for most of the club's pre-season preparations, aiming to fine-tune their strategies for the inaugural round of the ADNOC Pro League scheduled for August 18, 2023. Germany, Serbia, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Austria are some of the countries playing host to the Emirati clubs' pre-season camps.
Shabab Al Ahli, Reigning champions of the 2022-23 ADNOC Pro League, are scheduling their team assembly after the Eid Al-Adha holiday. The club plans to set off for Serbia on July 3 for an intensive 30-day training camp, focusing on enhancing physical fitness levels and engaging in friendly matches.
Upon concluding the training camp on August 3, Shabab Al Ahli will return to Dubai to prepare for the AFC Champions League's qualifying stage. They face Jordan's Al Wehdat on August 15, with a potential follow-up match against Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr on August 22, if they succeed in the initial fixture. The opening match of the ADNO Pro League against Ajman will then be held between August 18 and 19.
Meanwhile, Al Ain FC are planning overseas training camps in Spain and Austria in July. The team will undergo rigorous training and participate in competitive friendlies, preparing for the new season and seeking to fulfill their fans' expectations by clinching the ADNOC Pro League and the ADIB Cup titles.
Al Ain coaching staff aims to involve the team in group and individual exercises, and physical and technical training sessions, with the goal of enhancing the players' skills and preparing well for local and continental competitions. The first stage of the preparation program begins with an internal assembly in the first week of July, where players will undergo medical examinations and gym training before progressing to group exercises and friendly matches.
Sharjah's coaching staff has chosen Austria for the team's overseas training camp in preparation for the new football season. The team players will assemble on July 3rd, with the journey to Austria scheduled for between July 8 and 10. The training camp will span 25 days, featuring several friendly matches.
Al Sharjah aims to achieve a significant accomplishment to add to their record by winning the Adnoc Professional League in the new season. The club has previously marked its prowess by securing four titles within a record span of 218 days, a remarkable achievement in the club's history. The titles include two UAE President's Cup wins, the UAE Super Cup, and the ADIB Cup. They also have a strong roster of local and foreign players, ready to make a mark in the Asian competitive scene.
Meanwhile, Al Wahda's management has chosen Serbia as their international training camp destination, running from July 1 to July 17. The squad will then return to Abu Dhabi before proceeding to Abha, Saudi Arabia, on July 20. The club is preparing to participate in the group stage of the King Salman Club Cup.
Al Wahda's team is set to return to the UAE for a single night, before heading to Saudi Arabia's city of Abha for an eight-day training camp, in preparation for the Arab Championship. With a renewed ambition to reclaim glory, the team management named South African Pitso Mosimane as the new coach. His impressive experience and multiple accomplishments with South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, Egypt's Al Ahly, and Al Ahli Saudi speak volumes about his potential impact on the club.
In Serbia, Hatta Club, returning to the ADNOC Pro League, are hosting their training camp. The team is expected to depart on July 14 for comprehensive preparation, which includes physical and technical training sessions, and several friendly matches.
Al Jazira Club's management has chosen Germany for their pre-season training. The team's delegation is slated to leave for Germany on July 8, concluding their overseas camp by the end of July and returning to Abu Dhabi on July 30.
In a similar vein, Ajman have chosen Germany for their training camp in mid-July, over Serbia. The three-week camp includes friendly matches, while the internal preparations commence on July 1 with medical examinations for all players, followed by physical training sessions.
Al Nasr's administration opted for the Netherlands for their training camp in mid-July, spanning 20 days. Internal preparations commence on July 1, continuing at their home ground for two weeks until the overseas camp begins, where the team will play four friendly matches.
Meanwhile, Bani Yas have chosen Hungary for their overseas camp, which is expected to last three weeks from July 10 to July 31. The club plans to play five to six friendly matches during this period.
Slovenia will host training camps for Al Wasl and Ittihad Kalba clubs. Al Wasl's camp begins in early July and will continue for 24 days, featuring a number of friendly matches. Ittihad Kalba begin their preparations with an internal gathering in the first week of July, conducting medical tests on July 3 and 4, before traveling to Slovenia on July 13 to play four matches.
The team is expected to return on August 3 to begin the final stage of preparation for the new season.
Al Bataeh Club will commence their preparations for the new season on July 10 at Khaled bin Mohammed Stadium in Sharjah, before the team heads to Austria for a 25-day training camp in Bad Radkersburg from July 16 to August 9, featuring several friendly matches.
Meanwhile, Khorfakkan Club's coaching staff has set July 2 as the start of the new season preparation with a 10-day internal gathering. An overseas camp will follow, starting on July 12 and lasting for two weeks, where the club will play a number of friendly matches.
Finally, Emirates Club will start their preparations in early July with medical examinations for the players before the team departs for Turkey. They will set up a training camp in the city of Izmit from July 10 to July 16, and then move to Istanbul until August 1. The club plans to play several friendly matches during this period, gearing up for the new season.
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