Bundesliga return: Borussia Monchengladbach train in front thousands of cardboard fans

With Bundesliga return date confirmed for May 16, German clubs have begun ir full training sessions. However, with 4,500 seats occupied in stadium, Borussia Monchengladbach had some company to get used to during ir training session on Saturday. This is courtesy of  Borussia Monchengladbach cardboard fans pictures replacing original ones. 

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Bundesliga return: Monchengladbach cardboard fans witness training sessions

Earlier this week, Bundesliga return was confirmed for May 16. Bundesliga return will see football resume after a 61-day hiatus caused by coronavirus Germany crisis. Teams in German top tier have already begun ir training sessions as Bundesliga return is only a week away.

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Sitting in 4th place on Bundesliga table, Borussia Monchengladbach also returned to training at Borussia Park and were greeted by ir supporters, well, at least ir by ir smiling pictures. Borussia Monchengladbach cardboard fans occupied 4,500 seats in attendance at stadium when Monchengladbach stars took to field for ir practise drills. Here are some pictures of Borussia Monchengladbach's training session on Saturday;

It is reported by ESPN that more than 12,000 Monchengladbach cardboard fans will take ir seats in stadium over next few weeks following Bundesliga return. By spending €19 each, a number of Monchengladbach cardboard fans will make ir presence felt inside stadium as games will be held behind closed doors upon Bundesliga return. sum of money generated from cardboard cut-outs will go towards charitable institutes that have been providing aid during coronavirus Germany situation.

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Coronavirus Germany: Coronavirus cases in Germany

A majority of clubs returned to training in April in preparation for Bundesliga return. coronavirus Germany situation has seemingly been handled relatively well in comparison to or countries in Europe which is why Bundesliga return is only a week away. Coronavirus cases in Germany recently crossed 17,500 but according to Worldometer, 143,300 have recovered while 7,510 deaths have been recorded.

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