25.01.2011 12:11

Bojan and Alves back to training

Marc Guillén / Vanessa Forns

Barça are fully focused on their cup tie with Almeria. Bojan trained today after missing Monday’s session with a stomach bug though he failed to finish the session, whilst Alves was able to train normally.

The first team started training today at 11.00 in the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper with an eye on Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semi final first leg against Almeria at the Camp Nou. They were also joined by Barça B’s Marc Bartra and Martín Montoya.

Bojan fails to finish session

Pinto was back on Monday after a stomach bug kept him out of the side that faced Racing and today it was Bojan Krkic who also returned after suffering the same problem as the goalkeeper, though the young sstriker was still not feeling well enough to complete the session.

Alves back to normal

Dani Alves is still recovering from the first degree rupture of tissue in his right femoral biceps, but although on Monday he only joined in with a few of the group exercises, today he was able to train at the same rate as his colleagues.

Treatment for Puyol and Jeffren

Meanwhile, Puyol and Jeffren are still recovering from their respective injuries. Jeffren has a groin strain and Puyol has injured tendons in his left knee.

Congratulations for Xavi

Before starting the session in freezing temperatures, Xavi Hernández was warmly congratulated by coach Josep Guardiola on occasion of his 31st birthday. The pair spoke at length before the rest of the squad heartily applauded the midfielder.