Algarve Access | Settling into camp

12th July 2025

Having arrived at their Algarve base on Thursday night, Vitor Pereira’s group wasted no time getting on the training pitches for double sessions.

Following an overcast start to the morning, the sun came out as the players left the gym and took to the pitch for session number one.

It meant the likes of Jose Sa, Matt Doherty and Jorgen Strand Larsen trained with the group for this first time this summer, having linked up with the group in Portugal.

Following a series of fitness tests and drills involving small goals, the group stopped for lunch, before returning to the gym for a second session in the early evening.

That session proved even tougher, with running drills, rondos and small sided campaigns pushing the players to their limit.

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Word from the camp

Director of football operations and administration Matt Wild speaking about the work which went into creating the club’s pre-season training camp in Portugal.

Picking the perfect venue

“We started off months prior to this, trying to find a venue and Vitor was keen to be in his native homeland, in Portugal. So, we did a recce on a couple of venues and liked the one we're at now. Over the last few months, we've made new numerous trips to make sure the venue is as we expect it.

“We've got a squad of 28 here, and we've got 44 staff. So, it's a big, big operation, so we needed to make sure that the venue could accommodate us. Pitches are another area we need to pay close attention to. This site is good because there's two and a half pitches. We've had grounds staff out here to inspect them and one of our head grounds staff is here working – there are so many different departments that come together.”

Vitor trusting the process

“Vitor gives us the freedom. We're very lucky that we have an excellent hotel and facility which is private. We have worked together for a few months now and we know what he wants and how he works, and hopefully he'll be happy with the end result.

“Everyone seems in good spirits. Everyone's really keen to get going to. These trips are good because it gives you time not only on the grass, but away from it as well, where they can relax and bond, and not just players, but the staff here.”

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