[官網] Xavi completes full preparatory session http://www.fcbarcelona.com/eng/noticias/noticias/n06042105.shtml Xavi Hernandez, who has been combining individual and group work, returned to normal training on Friday with the rest of the team. A major step forward in his recovery from a knee injury. Xavi was able to join in with a mini-game played with the rest of the Barça squad, the first time he has done so since being injured in December. It has been a long recuperation period for the Spanish international, and so there can be few more pleasing images than seeing the player enjoy the complete training session from start to finish. Oleguer and Messi absent Oleguer injured a muscle against AC Milan and worked out in the gym this afternoon. Leo Mesii was also away, as he is, of course, in Argrentina recovering from his own injury. Frank Rijkaard left Henk Ten Cate in charge of Friday training, busying himself instead this afternoon with office duties. Ball control exercises After warming up, the players went around a series of circuits created by physios Paco Seirul·lo and Albert Roca. The players worked on passing and first touch football. Ten Cate then divided the players into two teams for a short match. Xavi was applauded by all present as he took his place in one of the improvised sides. The red bibbed team featured Valdes, Edmilson, Puyol, Sylvinho, Belletti, Iniesta, Deco, Maxi, Eto'o, Giuly and physio, Albert Roca. Meanwhile, the players in blue were Jorquera, Rodri, Márquez, 'Gio', Gabri, Van Bommel, Motta, Xavi, Ronaldinho, Larsson and Ezquerro. Xavi played an active role in the game, controlling the midfield and laying on several decent passes to the frontmen. ----- 巴薩的訓練衣滿好看的。 ----- [Sky] Xavi to boost Barca and Spain http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=381273&CPID=23&clid=178&lid=&title= Xavi is ready to play again, some four months after damaging knee ligaments. The Barcelona star has been battling to return to fitness and could now playa part in the UEFA Champions League quest. Xavi is also desperate to prove his fitness ahead of the World Cup finals andhe now looks on course to claim a place in Luis Aragones's squad. "If everything goes as it has been doing and I don't suffer any setbacks, I will definitely be going to the World Cup," Xavi told Marca. "I hope to be able to play in Barcelona's last two or three league games, and if they reach the Champions League final, I also hope to be able to help them in Paris. "This Sunday against Sevilla is a bit soon but next week, maybe I will get a run out if the coach agrees." -- Remember, Remember the Fifth of November The Gunpowder Treason and Plot I see no reason why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot --

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