15.09.2010 12:39

Recovery exercises and a day off

Marc Guillén / Anna Segura

The players had a light training session on Wednesday morning after the previous night’s win against Panathinaikos. On Thursday, they’ll have the day off and on Friday they’ll return to training to prepare the league clash with Atletico.

As is the norm after a match, most of the players concentrated on recovery exercises though today the workout was tougher than usual.

Three players miss training

Xavi, Puyol, Villa, Abidal, Messi and Busquets, who all featured in the starting line-up, worked with one of the Club’s fitness coaches. However, three of their team-mates from last night were missing from the group. Iniesta worked out separately while Pedro had a visit to the dentist! Piqué is still nursing a head injury and was rested.

Jeffren and 3 from the reserves

For the first time since picking up his injury, Jeffren spent part of the session with the main group.

The senior players were joined by three youngsters from the reserves: Rochina, Riverola and Thiago.