Germany says no: fans of Premier League club must stay at home | OneFootball

Premier League newcomer Leeds United will also set up its training camp in Germany this summer, but one thing is already causing frustration: fans are not allowed to travel with the team.

As the club announces on its official website, the police and authorities are once again banning spectators from the planned test matches. Shortly after the Euro 2024, the club had to waive fan support on site at short notice due to pressure from local authorities. At that time, the police and authorities wanted to conserve resources.  This time, the cancellation affected the Whites, trained by Daniel Farke, despite written assurances from the DFB and the tour operator.

Even more bitter: live updates and video transmissions are also not permitted. Leeds had tried several times to find alternative solutions or even relocate the camp, but to no avail. On its website, the club apologized "unreservedly" to its fans for the situation.

Fans have no understanding

However, the situation is hardly comprehensible for the fans of the promoted team. The Leeds United Supporters Trust, which wants to give Leeds fans around the world a voice, wrote on its website: "For the second time in a row, Leeds United fans are being excluded from participating in friendly matches in Germany without the authorities providing a reasonable explanation."

In addition, they want to contact the German authorities: "We respect the club's and Daniel Farke's desire to maintain a successful training camp in Germany, but we expect the authorities to provide a valid reason why Leeds United fans are being unfairly excluded again."

Perhaps a small consolation: the summer schedule still includes highlights - including test matches against Manchester United (Stockholm), AC Milan (Dublin), and Villarreal (at home). Tickets are available for these matches, and fan trips are possible.

The new Premier League season begins for Leeds on August 18 against FC Everton.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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