Beijing FC and Slavia show brotherhood in pre-season

2019 Beijing Sinobo Guoan Jialize Winter Friendly Games were played from 12 to 18 January. The young players from all participating teams presented 18 high-quality games. In particular, our youth players were able to acquire valuable game experiences while playing against SK Slavia Praha and Chinese youth national team.

(Our youth development director Patrick Ladru and Jiri Plisek, youth training director of Slavia)

The youth teams of our academy were able to bring surprises and, nevertheless, concerns about their performance. Ladru was pleased by the opportunity for the players to participate and learn in these competitive matches, which in his opinion were of much significance.  'First of all, we organised these games to prepare for the new seasons, and the invited teams are very strong, the games were of high quality,' said Ladru. 'These games were highly valuable experiences for our players, and I want them to realise the importance to play in games like these.'

(U17 player Gao Jian and Yan Yushou were invited to train with Slavia's U17 team.)

(Slavia's delegation visited the Stone Forest in Kuming.)

On 17 January, a seminar was arranged between the youth training staff of Beijing FC and SK Slavia Praha. The common interests and passion for football could help both sides close much of the language gaps. Much was discussed during this exchange activity and the mutual understanding between the two brother clubs could be therefore strengthened.