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28.01.2010 13:01

Sergio Busquets on the way back; Alves on doubt

Marc Guillén / Anna Segura

Although the club doctors haven’t yet cleared him to play, Sergio Busquets showed he’s perfectly fit in training with the rest of the squad this morning. Jeffren, who’s also been out injured, was another player who looked to be back to full fitness.

Seven of the first team squad came in on Wednesday evening for a game against players from the reserves and youth team, but for the rest, after enjoying a day off training yesterday, it was back to the Ciutat Esportiva this morning as they began preparations for Saturday’s game at El Molinon.

Sergio and Jeffren

Neither Sergio Busquets nor Jeffren have yet been given the thumbs up from the club’s medical services, but both trained normally. Busquets was sidelined last week after a knock to his kidneys in the Seville game and this week has gradually come back to train at the rhythm of the rest of the squad.

Alves

Dani Alves has a calf problem in his right leg. Medical tests have shown that it is not serious. On Friday a decision will be taken on his availability to travel to Gijón for Saturday's game against Sporting. 

Keita trains with the rest of the squad

Keita, who has been working out in the gym on his this week, also trained out on the Ciutat Esportiva pitch this morning, though the Mali international is suspended after seeing is fifth yellow against Valladolid and not available for selection at the weekend.

Barça Atlètic keeper Rubén Miño was again called up to train with the first team squad this morning.

UEFA controls

The squad also received the visit of a team of UEFA doctors for a routine urine test. Valdés, Piqué, Puyol, Xavi, Ibrahimovic, Messi, Pedro, Abidal, Touré and Thiago were all tested. The last time UEFA ran tests on the squad was on 22nd October 2009.

The team will be back at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper For training behind closed doors at 11.00 on Friday morning.