21.10.2010 11:39
Recovery work in the gym
Marc Guillén / Aida Soriano
With most of the players involved in Wednesday night’s game working out in the gym, just seven of the first team squad, together with five players from the B team, took part in this morning’s training session at the Ciutat Esportiva.
Pinto and Abidal were the only players from last night’s starting line up to join the
session, with the rest of the players, including Xavi Hernández, settling for some recovery work in
the gym.
Five B team players
Pinto, Abidal, Adriano, Keita, Bojan, Pedro and Jeffren from the first
team squad, were joined by Miño, who was on the bench
against Copenhagen
, Thiago, Rochina, Nolito and Saúl from the B team, as Guardiola began preparations for
Saturday evening’s game in Zaragoza.
The session included some warm up exercises, ball control games, some circuit training and
finished with shooting practice.
Valdés and Milito both missing
Keeper Víctor Valdés was again absent, though he is feeling better after missing
Wednesday’s game with
a stomach upset
, whilst Gaby Milito continued his work on recovering from his
muscle injury
.
Toni Elías
The Catalan World Moto 2 champion, Toni Elías was a visitor at this
morning’s training session after watching the game at the Nou Camp last night as a guest of
the club.