23.08.2008 19:03
Physical training session in the Mini
David Puig / Jordi Clos
The squad have carried out the first of a double training session this Saturday morning with Marquez rejoining the group.
Barça returned to work early this morning after their day’s rest yesterday. Training began at
9.30 in the Miniestadi for the first of a double session. Returning to the squad was Rafa Marquez
who missed Thursday’s session, which coincided with his return from international duty with
Mexico. With Marquez back, Pep Guardiola had a total of 20 players at his disposal.
However, Jose Manuel Pinto, worked alone as he is still suffering from some problems in his
right elbow.
The team will return for a second session this evening, again in the Mini, at 18.30.
Messi arrives on Sunday
After winning a
gold
medal at the Beijing Olympics, Leo Messi is expected to return to Barcelona on Sunday morning.