FCBARCELONA.CAT

15.08.2008 10:51

Warming up for the Gamper game

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FC Barcelona's first team squad were put through their paces early on Friday morning as preparations continued ahead of the visit of Boca Juniors for the Trofeo Gamper game at the weekend.

All 22 players began the session at 9.30am in the Miniestadi under the watchful gaze of coach Pep Guardiola in what was a tactical session. After some warm-up exercises, two sides were formed for a practice game with the coach staff stopping and advising constantly.

Saturday training

Unlike before the majority of home game, the Barça players will not stay in a hotel the night before the game and will, instead, meet on Saturday morning for a brief training session. The behind-closed doors workout will be just to gain some energy before the game at 10pm the same day.

Víctor Sánchez recovering

Víctor Sánchez trained away from the rest of the squad as he continues to recover from a strain of his external ligament in his left ankle that he suffered last weekend.

Boca training

Boac Juniors are due to arrive at 5.30pm at Barcelona airport and will train for the first time on Catalan soil at 7pm in the Miniestadi. The last time the Argentinian outfit played in the Gamper encounter was in 2003 when Barça won on penalties.