20.01.2010 11:44
Keita rejoins squad on Thursday
Marc Guillén / Anna Segura
Seydou Keita, whose Mali team has been eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations, is due back in training on Thursday. Meanwhile, his team-mates went through their paces at the Joan Gamper Sports City on Wednesday morning.
The return of the African midfielder just two days before Barça travel to Valladolid’s Nuevo
José Zorrilla will be welcome news for Josep Guardiola. Keita has missed the month of January due
to his international commitments but should now rejoin his team-mates in training on Thursday.
Barça’s other African star, Touré, is still involved in the tournament with Ivory Coast.
Andreu Fontàs
However, with Sergio Busquets out due to a kidney injury, Guardiola has
called up reserve team midfielder Andreu Fontàs. The young player has experience in both central
defence and midfield with Barça Atlètic and the youth teams.
Jeffren’s birthday
Finally, Jeffren celebrates his 22nd birthday on Wednesday. He took a
full part in training today but has still not been given the all clear by Club doctors.