FCBARCELONA.CAT

08.10.2008 11:57

Work continues with depleted squad

Anna Segura

First team training has not stopped even though Josep Guardiola can only work with five first team members due to the absence of so many internationals.

As on Tuesday , the few players at Josep Guardiola’s disposition trained again today at the Ciudad Deportiva in Sant Joan Despí together with Barça Atlètic.

The absence of 18 internationals for over a week, has meant that Barça training sessions only feature the goalkeepers Víctor Valdés, Albert Jorquera and José Manuel Pinto, and just two outfield players in Sylvinho and Víctor Sánchez.

Luis Enrique in charge

Despite these problems, the players have had a thorough workout by joining the reserves for their session. So the players have been coached by Luis Enrique, although first team manager Josep Guardiola has always been close at hand to observe developments.

Divided players

After the warm-up drills the players divided into three groups, with the outfield players on one side, the Barça Atlètic keepers training with Carles Busquets and the first team keepers working out in the company of their usual coach Juan Carlos Unzué.