Captain Watkins: The ability to come here at such a world-class facility, world-class place to help us prepare for the season, we’re really grateful for that.

Captain Kallum Watkins believes that the pre-season training camp in the Algarve will enhance the camaraderie among his Salford Red Devils teammates. After the initial day of warm-weather preparations, the team is already feeling the impact of rigorous training sessions under the sun and spending quality time together at the camp.

In an exclusive interview with our YouTube channel, the captain praised the facilities and recognized the positive outcomes that a week in the sunny environment will bring. Watkins expressed the team’s gratitude for the opportunity to train at a world-class facility and underscored the significance of achieving key pre-season objectives.

Discussing their arrival, Watkins acknowledged some initial rain but expressed optimism about the upcoming sunny days. He conveyed satisfaction with being in such a top-notch location to prepare for the season and shared the team’s collective enjoyment of the experience, expressing hope for its continuation over the remaining five days of the camp.

He emphasized the importance of taking a break and bringing everyone together during pre-season, stressing its crucial role in maintaining strong bonds with teammates. Balancing the enjoyment of each other’s company with dedicated work on the training ground is vital, especially with the season’s commencement approaching rapidly.

In conclusion, Watkins noted that many other clubs have adopted a similar approach during the pre-season, and it was a goal they aimed for. The team has put in considerable effort to be present, and the club has worked hard to make the camp a reality. Overall, the team is thoroughly relishing the experience at the camp.