Elversberg, a club from the Sarre region, will make its Bundesliga debut against Leverkusen on Saturday. The club has been promoted to the top division after a rapid rise through the ranks, having been in D3 as recently as 2022. Elversberg's stadium is currently undergoing renovations, with temporary changing rooms installed in containers. The club's administrative offices and training facilities are located in the nearby town of Saint-Ingbert. Despite the challenges posed by the club's small size and limited infrastructure, Elversberg's coach Vincent Wagner is optimistic about the team's chances, saying they have "absolutely nothing to lose". The club has made a significant investment in signing Cole Campbell from Borussia Dortmund for six million euros, but has otherwise been relatively quiet on the transfer market, focusing on retaining its core players from last season.
Elversberg to face Leverkusen in Bundesliga debut
Elversberg will play its first match in Bundesliga against Leverkusen on Saturday at 15:30, according to L'Équipe Football. The original source confirms this information.
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