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18.05.2007 12:13

Márquez to continue individual programme

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Despite having recovered from injury and being declared fit to play, Rafa Márquez will continue his rehabilitation work. The Medical Services believe the player should continue exercises to build up the strength of the damaged area.

Rafa Márquez will train in isolation next week. The Mexican is over the injury that has had him sidelined since April 29, but the Medical Services would like to impose preventative measures. An announcement made today states “The player has recovered from a 1st degree injury to his right leg, but the FC Barcelona Medical Services believe he should spend the following week doing specific work for preventative reasons in order to strengthen the affected area of muscle.”

The injury

Márquez was named in the squad to face Levante on condition that he passed a series of tests on the morning of the match. But his response to the tests was not as encouraging as had been expected and the club’s medical experts decided that the player should be given more time before returning to full-time active duty.