27.01.2011 13:53

Recovery session following Cup victory

Marc Guillén / Aida Soriano

The squad enjoyed a session focussed on recovering from last night’s exertions this lunchtime as they turned their attention to Saturday’s game against Hercules. The players also showed their satisfaction with Busquets’ new deal.

Following the win over Almeria, the players were back in training this lunchtime, the first of two sessions scheduled ahead of the game against Hercules on Saturday night(20.00).

Applause for Busquets

The session began with a round of applause for Sergio Busquets to mark the contract extension he signed this morning. The Catalan midfielder has signed a deal until 2015 and the players and staff all applauded him onto the training pitch to mark the event.

Warm down in the wet

It was wet and chilly at the Ciutat Esportiva this morning and with the exception of Pinto, Xavi, Iniesta, Pedro and Messi who worked out in the gym, the players who figured last went through a gentle session to warm down from their exertions in the 5-0 win over Almeria.

Masip joins squad

The rest of the squad, including Dani Alves who is still to receive the medical OK to play but trained normally, and B team keeper Jordi Masip, put in a session with one eye on Saturday’s game against Hercules.

Jeffren and Puyol

The injured Jeffren and Puyol both continued to receive treatments for their injuries.