Callum Slattery insists morale at Motherwell's training camp is high as they head into their first pre-season match in Holland tonight.
The Steelmen face HSC Haaksbergen, who finished sixth in the Derde Divise [the Dutch fourth tier last season, and the travelling fans will be allowed in to watch the match for free. There has been a late change to the venue, with the game moving to the Sportpark de Wildbann in Borculo, kick-off 6.30pm UK time.
Stuart Kettlewell's side have been in Delden since Saturday and midfielder Slattery says the players are in fine fettle going into the clash.
Slattery told the club media: "said: “We arrived on Saturday morning, had a look around, got the surroundings and then we were straight into work with a good double session, to get that work in ready for the season.
"It’s not just been fitness related, it’s been about what we’ve to become as a team this season.
“Pre-season is all about building that bond and you need your team-mates around you.
“The first game is vital just to get the legs going, get that game fitness back and get a feel of things playing with your team-mates again and doing what the manager wants, and pushing yourself as a team to get that feel back.
“The morale is excellent. We’ve got good team morale and spirit.”
Following tonight's clash, Motherwell are then set to face Longa '30 on Friday night, kick-off 6pm UK time at the HMC'17 Looweg in Harreveld. Fans can also see that one in person for free.
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