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Alan Galindo

Hibs announce Portugal pre-season training camp with two friendlies against Hartlepool and Burton

Hibs will spend a week in Portugal as they prepare for the new season.

Lee Johnson will take charge of his first training session on June 18 when the players return from the summer break to start getting down to business.

After just over a week at HTC, the capital club will jet out to the Algarve from June 26-July 3 for a week-long intensive pre-season training camp.

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During the trip the Easter Road side will play TWO friendly matches against Hartlepool United and Burton Albion at the Amendoeira Golf Resort in Alcantarilha.

Hibs fans who are in Portugal or want to make the trip can watch both matches for FREE, however there is limited capacity at the venue.

There is space for approximately 200 supporters, who will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. It will also be all standing with no seating available.

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Johnson will also open the doors of the training camp for one day, so supporters can see their side in action. This will take place on Thursday 30 June, 2022.

Hibs' clash with Hartlepool will take place on Wednesday, June 29 at 11am with the clash against Burton Albion at the same time 48 hours later.

It will prove to be a crucial week as the Hibees prepare for their Premier Sports Cup group stage campaign ahead of the new Premiership season.

Hibs will face Clyde, Falkirk, Bonnyrigg Rose and Greenock Morton as they bid to reach the knockout stages of the competition.

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