FCBARCELONA.CAT

02.01.2008 10:56

Rested players report for training

Sandra Sarmiento / Anna Segura

The Barcelona players that have not been called up for the game against Alcoyano trained on the pitch in front of La Masia on Wednesday morning and it proved to be a light session.

With Frank Rijkaard looking to rest several players as he prepares a team to play in the second leg of the Copa del Rey tie, there were several first team regulars being put throught their paces. Touré Yaya, Gaby Milito, Rafa Márquez, Samuel Eto'o, Thierry Henry and Andrés Iniesta were all present for the session. Víctor Valdés and Xavi also trained on the Camp Nou pitch, despite being included in the squad.

Henry and Zambrotta

Gianluca Zambrotta was back in action too after missing the previous day's training with a cold, while Henry returned after recovering from the migraine headaches that have been troubling recently. The French international worked in the gym on Tuesday afternoon before joining the rest of the players for a late session in the evening.

On Wednesday, the players completed physical circuits that involved several obstacles and they have had to focus on their speed, strength and power. The squad then split into two groups for a five-a-side game.

Recovery work

Lionel Messi continued on the road to recovery as he went through a number of circuits, while Oleguer was in Camp Nou working on his comeback programme.

Ronaldinho is attempting to shake off tendonitis and was due to report in on Wednesday afternoon for a recovery session that has been especially designed by the club's medical and coaching staff.