The new signings and the players returning from loan are going into a new week of training. The remainder of the squad will be reporting back to work in late August, as will the technical, medical and auxiliary staff.
Rafinha, Oriol Busquets, Wague, Miranda, Pedri and Matheus Fernandes have been working out at the Ciutat Esportiva since August 13. They have gradually been joined by further names: Trincão on the 14th, Braithwaite on the 19th and Gustavo Maia on the 21st.
Here’s the agenda for the week ahead (all times CEST):
Monday 24
9.30am: Training at the Ciutat Esportiva
Tuesday 25
9.30am: Training at the Ciutat Esportiva
Wednesday 26
Day off
Thursday 27
9.30am: Training at the Ciutat Esportiva
Friday 28
9.30am: Training at the Ciutat Esportiva
Saturday 29
Day off
Sunday 30
Rest of first team squad, plus technical, medical and auxiliary staff due back at work. Routine PCR medical tests before starting the preseason as established by LaLiga protocol. First session with the full squad scheduled for Monday 31 August at 5.30pm.
