BAYERN MUNICH tested out their skills on a huge inflatable dartboard at training as they prepare for the return of the Bundesliga.
German football bosses are eyeing a resumption as soon as May 9 – if the government gives the go ahead.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer fired some balls at the inflatable dart boardCredit: Rex Features
Ex-Arsenal star Serge Gnabry looked pleased with himself after he hit bullseyeCredit: Rex Features
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Bundesliga sides have begun to train in small groups after the strict coronavirus rules were lifted.
Bayern’s squad appeared to be in high spirits as they used the giant dart board for some target practice.
The players had to be accurate with their shots as possible because the balls stuck to the inflatable.
Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller and Thiago were among the stars that were firing shots at it.
Former Arsenal star Serge Gnabry celebrated with his arms in the air after he appeared to hit the bullseye.
Hans-Dieter Flick’s side are preparing for the Bundesliga to return, but if it does it will be behind closed doors after Chancellor Angela Merkel ruled out allowing large crowds to gather until August 31.
And now Bavarian state head Markus Soder, who pushed through the lockdown that meant Chelsea’s Champions League trip to Bayern Munich was one of the first matches postponed, has opened the door for football to come back in the state.
Soder said: “I think it is conceivable that we could have football again in the next few weeks.
“There will have to be mope discussions about this but I know the Bundesliga has developed a strong and seemingly hygienic concept.
“We will evaluate it carefully and then see if we can agree to “ghost games” – without fans.
Robert Lewandowski joined in with the fun during the training sessionCredit: Rex Features
“Football is part of the joy of life for many people and we have to weigh up the psychological impact as well as the financial one.”
Bundesliga clubs were due to meet this week to discuss a potential resumption date but the video conference will now take place next Thursday, following the meeting of the Uefa executive committee headed by President Aleksander Ceferin.
But Merkel has made it clear that there will be no chance of fans being allowed into grounds until September, whenever football does come back.
Bayern boss Hans-Dieter Flick was in charge of getting the balls backCredit: Rex Features
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