Recovery work in the gym

Barcelona (FCB).- 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.

 

THE DETAIL

FCB-Sevilla, Saturday 30^th at 22.00

The Spanish League confirmed that the game against Seville the week after next will be played at 22.00 on Saturday 30^th October and will be offered live on La Sexta and TV3 in Catalonia.