11.08.2010 10:35

Double training session

Sandra Sarmiento / Vanessa Forns

FC Barcelona’s squad continued on their rigorous pre-season training regime on Wednesday as the players participated in the first of two session ahead of the Spanish Super Cup.

A total of 21 stars took to the pitch at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper as the first leg encounter with Sevilla on Saturday takes centre stage.

One a day

Wednesday is the only day when the squad will have a double training session as they will only be called in once on Thursday, at 19:00, and then early on Friday, at 09:00, before travelling to Seville on Saturday where they will play at 21:30 in the Sánchez Pizjuán.

Young guns

Many first-team regulars are away this week due to the round of international friendly games and Pep Guardiola has only eight available so has again called upon the youth ranks to add 13 names to the training sessions.

Physical side

The session on Wednesday morning began with the usual warm-up routines with the players all wearing pulsometres. A circuit with various obstacles was set up and the players were tested for their physical fitness and energy levels.