Third session with 20 players

The FC Barcelona squad is continuing its preparations. This morning on pitch 2 at the Ciutat Esportiva, Tito Vilanova and his players worked out for the first of two sessions today, with the same 20 players as on Tuesday (12 from the first team and eight from Eusebio Sacristán’s Barça B (Oier, Sergi Gómez, Planas, Sergi Roberto, Ilie, Rafinha, Kiko Femenía and Lobato). Also present were Fontàs, Alves and Villa, who trained with fitness coaches.

Thiago and Cuenca separate

Like on Tuesday, Thiago and Cuenca weren’t on the training field. Both are following specific programmes as they recover from their respective fitness problems. The midfielder has a tibia injury and Cuenca is recovering from a meniscus injury in his right knee.

The team will have a second session this Wednesday, starting at 19.00, and also at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.