22.02.2007 18:02
Next up, Athletic Club Bilbao
Barça squad trained on Thursday morning at 11.45 on the Masía pitch. It was a gentle session that did not feature any of Deco, Belletti or Eto'o.
After the disappointment of the Champions League match with Liverpool, Barça returned to work with
the typical after-match routine. In other words, it was the usual series of recuperation exercises,
with Deco excused due to a contusion and working out in the gym instead, Belletti also absent due
to his ankle injury, and Eto’o given permission by the club not to attend today’s short
warm-down session.
Zambrotta and Puyol also trained in isolation under the watchful eye of fitness coach Paco
Seirul•lo, and both players left the session early.
Starters missing
Following the initial series of exercises, the players who started the match last night
against Liverpool were able to leave. The rest of the players continued the workout, this time with
the ball, with the main focus being on shooting practice. The session ended with the players left
being spilt into two teams for a mini-match.