FCBARCELONA.CAT

19.01.2010 11:52

Back to work for squad

Marc Guillén / Anna Segura

The squad were back in training this morning after their two day break and began preparations for Saturday’s game in Valladolid. Good news was the reappearance of Jeffren, whilst on the downside, Sergio Busquets was forced to watch from the sidelines

With no Cup or European commitments till the end of February, the squad find themselves facing six weeks with just a game a week – something which hasn’t happened for a while, but there was no sign of a drop in commitment or effort in this morning’s training session, the first after Saturday’s win against Seville.

Jeffren on his way back

Guardiola would also have been pleased to see his young forward Jeffren back with the rest of the squad after his lay off since the injury against Kazma in December. Although he’s not yet been given the full medical okay, Jeffren is clearly well on his way to a full recovery.

Puyol in perfect condition

Carles Puyol, who had to come off against Seville after a bang on the head, showed no after effects this morning and took a full part in the session. Unfortunately the same isn’t true for Sergio Busquets who’s been ordered to rest for a week after the knock to his kidneys on Saturday and he was forced to sit out this morning’s session and watch from the sidelines.

Abidal and Chyigrinskiy tested

Just before the session the cameras caught Abidal and Chygrinskiy taking one of the squad’s regular physical tests.
Thiago and Jonathan dos Santos trained with the first team squad, whilst their teammates Víctor Vázquez and Gai Assulin turned to the Barca Atletic group.