Athletic Bilbao swaps ball for oars in pre-season session
The La Liga team has changed its pre-season routine, opting for a rowing training session instead of the usual football pitch drills. According to El Correo, the squad visited the Raspas rowing school in Las Arenas and took to the water at the Puerto Deportivo de Getxo.
Why is this change of scenery important?
New head coach Bittor Loppis is seeking to strengthen team cohesion, and this rowing training session is a way to achieve that. The squad has moved away from the usual routine and has had the opportunity to get to know each other better in a different environment.
What comes next?
Athletic Bilbao will begin their Primera Federación campaign on 29 August in Zamora. The team aims to improve their position in the table and avoid relegation problems. Last season they finished 13th, six points above the relegation places.
The Athletic Bilbao squad has been working hard in their pre-season, and this rowing training session is just one of the many challenges they will face in the upcoming season. The team aims to be competitive and show a good performance in the Primera Federación.
