Alser Puerto Sagunto begins the third instalment of the Asobal dream

Alser BM Puerto Sagunto held its first training session of the 2012–2013 pre-season this afternoon. In addition to the first-team and red-and-white academy players, club president Juanjo Bataller, sports councillor Sergio Muniesa and several club directors also attended to open the presentation.

President Juanjo Bataller was the first to address the squad, reminding them that "attitude is essential for the team to connect with the supporters; moreover, the members have made a financial effort and we cannot let them down".

For his part, sports councillor Sergio Muniesa stated that "this is the time to show that you are the reference point for handball in the Valencian Community; all I ask of you is dedication and commitment".

The first pre-season training session began with an initial group photograph, featuring both the new signings and the youngest academy players, with the expected absences of Latorre, Tarrasó, Bruixola and Nebot. Regarding the new signings, Juanjo Bataller added that "the squad consists of those training today, and we do not know whether we will be able to sign a backcourt player".

Ultimately, coach Vicent Nogués led his first training session since joining the red-and-white club, with plans to hold several training sessions and activities during August. These include the presentation of the new signings and kits on Friday the 10th at 11 pm at the Blue, as well as the traditional participation in the Volta a peu al Puerto Sagunto organised by CD Camp de Morvedre, in order to arrive in optimum condition for the first friendly, which will see Alser face BM Ciudad Encantada on the 14th at the internúcleos sports hall from 8.15 pm.

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.