03.06.2007 20:21
Jesús Carrillo
The Argentina national team arrived in Barcelona on Sunday to begin preparations for their friendly encounter in Camp Nou against Algeria on Tuesday after drawing with Switzerland at the weekend.
FC Barcelona are represented in the Albiceleste squad by Lionel Messi and Javier Saviola, while there are also a host of stars from the Spanish top flight including Roberto Abbondanzieri, Roberto Ayala, Fernando Gago and the Milito brothers, Diego and Gabriel. Also included are the Inter trio of Esteban Cambiasso, Hernán Crespo and Javier Zanetti, as well as Liverpool's Javier Mascherano and West Ham's Carlos Tevez.
Training at the Ciutat Esportiva
After arriving in the Ciutat Contal some of the squad trained at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan
Gamper in front of fans and the media. The players that appeared for the majority of the 1-1 draw
with Switzerland on Saturday did not take part in the session, like Messi, who instead worked in
the gymnasium back at the hotel.
Camp Nou on Monday
Training will also take place in Camp Nou at 19:30 on Monday and will the final session
before the game against Algeria the day after. Most of the players are already familiar with the
Blaugrana stadium having played in a friendly against Catlaunya two-and-a-half years ago.