Pep Guardiola was finally able to train with the majority of the squad this evening, with the return of his international players. Puyol, Maxwell and Afellay worked apart from the rest of the group and Piqué and Busquets received medical treatment.
The available first team squad were in the main group, joined by Barça B players Cuenca, Lobato,
Dalmau, Montoya and Dos Santos and the Youth team player Dongou.
Preparation for Sunday
The boss will be working hard to get his players ready for Sunday night’s
Super Cup game against Real Madrid and this evening’s session will be followed by two more
tomorrow, as well as a further session on Saturday morning before the trip to Madrid.
Sergio and Piqué, doubtful
Following medical tests, Piqué and Busquets are both doubtful for Sunday’s
game afater picking up knocks on international duty.