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Good morning from Spain!
Pompey training today at the Pinatar Arena in MurciaPompey training today at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia
Pompey training today at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia

We’re live from Pompey’s Spanish training camp in the Murcia region of south-east Spain where where The News will be bringing you live updates, video, insight and interviews throughout the day.

The players are due down for breakfast at 8.30am Spanish time and then it’s a short walk from their hotel to the Pinatar Arena for the first of two sessions today.

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LIVE: Pompey’s Spanish pre-season training camp

Key Events

  • New signing Zak Swanson trains with new team-mates
  • Live updates and insight from Pompey’s training base in Murcia

The players have ended their session and returned to their nearby hotel where they wil have some downtime before going through an afternoon session around 4pm Spanish time.

A positive sight with Reeco and Denver on the grass doing ballwork

Upping the intensity with some rondos

An update from the Pinatar Arena

Danny Cowley readying his players now

We’re in place at the Pinatar Arena

Just had a chat with Marlon Pack, who’s back fit after a throat infection and set to train today. Sounds like it was quite nasty for a couple of days from what he was saying.

The Blues squad have just made their way through reception and are doing the 10-minute walk up to the arena for ‘pre-activation’. I think that’s a warm-up to you and me!

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