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03.01.2010 12:17

Messi back with the rest of the squad

Sandra Sarmiento / Roger Bogunyà

All eyes were on Leo Messi this morning when he was back in training with the rest of the squad at the Ciutat Esportivo.

The Argentinean World Player of the Year trained at the Nou Camp before the Villarreal game yesterday with Rafa Marquez, but this morning was the first time he’s been with the rest of the squad since the return from the Christmas break.

23 players and no Keita

Messi was joined by another newcomer, reserve keeper Ruben Miño, who joined four of his fellow Barca Atletic teammates-Dos Santos, Thiago, Gai and Víctor Vázquez to train with the first team squad, to make up the 23 players Guardiola had working out ahead of Tuesday’s cup tie with Seville.

Seydou Keita was missing, as he has joined up with Mali for the African Nations Cup which starts next Sunday.

Light session for some

As always in training after a game, the players who figured I last night’s draw had a gentle session, whilst the rest trained harder and for longer.