Football: Kaiserslautern's Final Test in South Tyrol Ends Goalless

FC Kaiserslautern ended their training camp in the Italian region of South Tyrol with a goalless draw in a friendly match against FC Südtirol. The match, played at the training grounds in Sterzing, offered little excitement for spectators.

Coach Torsten Lieberknecht utilized the game to test his squad, making significant changes throughout the match. Notably, he brought in eight new players at halftime alone, aiming to assess various tactical approaches and player fitness. However, the team struggled to find the back of the net against the Italian second-division side.

A significant concern for Kaiserslautern was the early departure of key player Marlon Ritter, who had to be substituted due to an injury shortly before the halftime whistle. The extent of his injury remains unclear, but his absence could impact the team's preparations for the upcoming season.

The "Red Devils" will conclude their seven-day training camp on Sunday. Their final preparation match before the start of the 2. Bundesliga season will be against French second-division team FC Metz on August 1. Kaiserslautern faces a challenging opening match against newly relegated Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg.