13.04.2010 12:09
Abidal back with squad
Anna Segura
Éric Abidal was back in training with the rest of the squad this morning for the first time since his injury in the game against Arsenal a week ago.
Club doctors had originally warned Abidal could be out for 10 days, but the French full back took
part in the first part of training and appeared to have no problems.
Ibra out
Zlatan Ibahimovic was missing from training and looks set to miss the
Deportivo game, but Guardiola decided not to call on any of the reserve team squad for the session.
Happy Birthday Captain!
Carles Puyol celebrated his 32nd birthday today and the squad greeted
the captain with a round of applause and some effusive hugs when the session began.
Wednesday lunchtime session
The squad’s last training session before the Deportivo game will be on Wednesday at
12.30 behind closed doors at the Nou Camp. With Ibra and Abidal discounted, Guardiola will name his
18-man squad for the game just before kick off, leaving one of the 19 players available to watch
from the stands.