01.09.2010 11:17

Vilanova leads training session

Jesús Carrillo / Vanessa Forns

Wednesday morning’s training session was led by assistant coach Tito Vilanova, who worked with a group of thirteen players – six from the first team and seven from Barça B.

The second of the three training sessions scheduled for this week was a sparely attended affaire due to the exodus of international players. In the absence of Josep Guardiola, the session was led by his left-hand man, Tito Vilanova.

Guardiola at UEFA Forum

Guardiola is currently attending the 12th UEFA Elite Club Coaches Forum in Nyon, Switzerland.

Thirteen players

Only six players were available from the senior squad - Pinto, Adriano, Maxwell, Abidal, Keita and Dani Alves – and seven from the reserves - Bartra, Fontàs , Romeu, Dos Santos, Nolito, Masip and Rochina.

Alves volunteers for training

For the second day running, Brazilian international Dani Alves reported voluntarily for training, despite having two days off before joining up with the Brazil squad on Thursday.

Medical tests for Puyol and Jeffren

Carles Puyol, who limped out of a Spain training session on Tuesday evening, was present at the training grounds for a series of medical tests on his problematic left leg. Jeffren was also seen by Club doctors.