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15.01.2009 12:20

Recuperation at La Masia

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After qualifying for the quarter finals of the cup, the first team returned to training today at La Masia. Only Messi and Iniesta, with minor injuries, along with Alves and Busquets were missing. The quartet worked out in the gym instead.

There’s no time for rest, for among Liga and Copa del Rey matches, Josep Guardiola and his charges still have plenty to think about this January. So, on Thursday, despite putting Atlético Madrid out of the cup the evening before, it was back to training for the squad.

Four missing

The training session was held behind closed doors at La Masia, with all but four players present. Messi, Iniesta, Alves and Sergio Busquets didn’t train for a variety of reasons. The Argentinian has a slight sprain in his left ankle, while Iniesta has hurt his right thigh. Alves and Sergio Busquets also did specific recovery work in the gym.

Starters warm down

The players that started against Atlético Madrid concentrated on recuperation from the previous night’s exertions, and the general mood amongst the players was highly positive.