FC Basel has started preseason training for the 2026/27 season. After a four-week break, coach Stephan Lichtsteiner has called his team back to the training ground.
What are the goals for the new season?
FC Basel aims to bounce back from a disappointing previous season and compete for top spots in the Super League.
Who are the new players in the squad?
There have been several changes to the squad. With national goalkeeper Jonas Omlin, the successor to Marwin Hitz has been determined.
What does the preseason look like?
Six test matches, including an attractive finale against Juventus Turin, are intended to lay the foundation for a successful season. The current standing in the Super League: | League Position | Points | | 4th | 53 |
FC Basel scored 51 goals and conceded 45 in the previous season.
What does the coach say?
Lichtsteiner wants clarity in squad planning as soon as possible. „It would be good if the squad was largely in place at the start of training“, the 42-year-old had already explained in view of the preparation.
