Just as last year, Werder Bremen will hold their training camp in Belek, Turkey. The team will fly out to Antalya on 05.01.2006 and then on to the tourist resort where they will begin preparations for the second half of the season as well as the Champions League.
At that time, Werder, also as last year, will take part in the 'Efes-Cup' tournament. On the day after their arrival, the Green-Whites will play their opening game against Besiktas Istanbul with the winner to play the winner of the other tie between Borussia Dortmund and Galatasary Istanbul in the final on 09.01.2006. The defeated sides will play it out for third place in Antalya.
The Green-Whites return is as yet not finalised but is expected to be on Friday 13th or Saturday 14th of January 2006.