Overview
- Rot-Weiss Essen wrapped up the week-long training camp with a 1:1 against Dynamo Dresden.
- Director of professional football Marcus Steegmann addressed new signings and the statuses of Arslan and Tom Moustier in a media interview.
- Tom Moustier left the closing friendly after being substituted, with local reporting suggesting it could have been his last appearance for the club.
- Substitute midfielder Gianluca Swajkowski drew praise from coach Cristian Koschinat for his performance in the Dresden match.
- The team has returned from Turkey with unresolved personnel questions, and an inquiry concerning Yassine Bouchama was reported.