Overview

• Chemnitzer FC opened training on June 18 with six new players, including winger Domenico Alberico, foregoing a summer camp to focus on eight regional test matches at its Sportforum base.
• FSV Zwickau began its buildup on June 19 under coach Rico Schmitt with six recruits and a slate of nine friendlies, highlighted by a Volkswagen Cup featuring VfL Wolfsburg and Dynamo Dresden.
• FC Eilenburg’s first session under new coach Kevin Rodewald saw a finalized 24-player roster that excludes long-serving vice-captain Alexander Vogel and anticipates further attacking reinforcements.
• Chemnitz midfielder Niclas Erlbeck missed the opening session with an illness but is expected to rejoin training next week, restoring experienced depth to the squad.
• All three clubs emphasize intensive, detail-oriented drills and team-building activities to integrate newcomers and youth prospects ahead of the late July season opener.