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Barcelona players were treated to a much-needed break after the team’s struggles in the first half of the season provided the perfect opportunity for the Blaugranes to recharge their batteries.
As the hectic football schedule draws closer to its return, the preparation for the forthcoming endeavours is taking shape, and Xavi’s coaching staff is ensuring his team puts its nose to the grindstone.
Prepping for the return
According to SPORT, before returning to action in La Liga, the coach has planned physically demanding practices to maximize the fitness levels of his team ahead of a packed schedule.
Following a rigorous training session at the Johan Cruyff stadium in front of 5,500 spectators, the squad will reconvene this Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Ciutat Esportiva, where Xavi will continue to challenge his men physically.
After three days of intense training, Xavi and his coaching staff will determine whether to call up his players for the opening day of the new year.
On the following day, Xavi will address the media at 2 p.m., immediately preceding a training session that begins at 1:45 p.m.
Xavi hoping to turn the situation around
The intense physical exercises do not come as a surprise, considering the games will be coming thick and fast in January as well as the dire need to show tangible improvements on the pitch.
Next month, the Catalan giants will participate in La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey, meaning there will be a lot at stake.
As per previous information, Xavi has set three important objectives to overcome the obstacles of the first half of the season: recovering the level of some important players, getting a consistent version of Joao Felix, and restoring defensive stability.
Source link : https://barcauniversal.com/barcelona-boss-xavi-upping-the-ante-in-training-with-increased-physical-demands-on-players/
Author : Shahraiz Sajjad
Publish date : 2023-12-31 10:58:16
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