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Magical20 · 05-01-2007, 08:36 PM

Frank Rijkaard can add two more first team players to his team list for the game against Getafe this Sunday. Gio and Motta have rejoined the team following a bitt of the flu.

Barça '10' and '20', Ronnie and Deco, have also taken part in their first training session with the rest of the team following their physical session on Thursday evening. However, it was the inclusion of Gio and Motta which was the highlight of Friday's training session; both players appearing fully recovered from their illnesses, which caused them to miss Wednesday's and Thursday's sessions.

Therefore, the Dutch coach was able to count on 17 players this Friday. They are: Goalkeepers Valdés and Jorquera, defenders Puyol, Márquez, Sylvinho, Gio and Belletti, midfielders Edmilson, Motta, Xavi, Iniesta and Deco and forwards Ronaldinho, Giuly, Saviola, Ezquerro and Gudjohnsen.

Oleguer still out

The only absentee from the session at la Masia, apart from Messi, Eto'o, Thuram and Zambrotta, was defender Oleguer Presas. Oleguer was present, however, he did not take part in the session. Still yet to get a training session under his belt, Oleguer worked on his knee injury with the medical sevices of the club.

Doubt for Getafe

Following the recovery of Gio and Motta, it seems the only doubt, apart from the long term injury list, will be that of the defender from Sabadell. It will not be known until the completion of Saturday's training session whether or not Oleguer is fit to play.

Rijkaard asks for concentration

In Friday's session, Frank Rijkaard has been seen very active. He spoke various times to his players; he stopped the session various times, especially during the practice game in order to correct mistakes and give out instructions. The coach has asked for maximum concentration from his players when going into Sunday's game against Getafe (17h, Barça TV).

Thuram trains alone in Camp Nou

One of the four players on the long term injuries list, Lilian Thuram, has begun his physical training on the field of play. The French defender has carried out some recuperation exercises in Camp Nou under the watchful eyes of the club's physiotherapists. Thuram suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh in the last game against Athletico Madrid.

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Magical20 Banned Favourite Team: Fc Barcelona Magical20 is Offline Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere supporting the: "KEEP SAVIOLA" foundation...1639 Km From The Nou Posts: 2,719 vCash: 500 Rep: Rep Points: 406 Country:	Gio and Motta back in (5 january 2007) Frank Rijkaard can add two more first team players to his team list for the game against Getafe this Sunday. Gio and Motta have rejoined the team following a bitt of the flu. Barça '10' and '20', Ronnie and Deco, have also taken part in their first training session with the rest of the team following their physical session on Thursday evening. However, it was the inclusion of Gio and Motta which was the highlight of Friday's training session; both players appearing fully recovered from their illnesses, which caused them to miss Wednesday's and Thursday's sessions. Therefore, the Dutch coach was able to count on 17 players this Friday. They are: Goalkeepers Valdés and Jorquera, defenders Puyol, Márquez, Sylvinho, Gio and Belletti, midfielders Edmilson, Motta, Xavi, Iniesta and Deco and forwards Ronaldinho, Giuly, Saviola, Ezquerro and Gudjohnsen. Oleguer still out The only absentee from the session at la Masia, apart from Messi, Eto'o, Thuram and Zambrotta, was defender Oleguer Presas. Oleguer was present, however, he did not take part in the session. Still yet to get a training session under his belt, Oleguer worked on his knee injury with the medical sevices of the club. Doubt for Getafe Following the recovery of Gio and Motta, it seems the only doubt, apart from the long term injury list, will be that of the defender from Sabadell. It will not be known until the completion of Saturday's training session whether or not Oleguer is fit to play. Rijkaard asks for concentration In Friday's session, Frank Rijkaard has been seen very active. He spoke various times to his players; he stopped the session various times, especially during the practice game in order to correct mistakes and give out instructions. The coach has asked for maximum concentration from his players when going into Sunday's game against Getafe (17h, Barça TV). Thuram trains alone in Camp Nou One of the four players on the long term injuries list, Lilian Thuram, has begun his physical training on the field of play. The French defender has carried out some recuperation exercises in Camp Nou under the watchful eyes of the club's physiotherapists. Thuram suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh in the last game against Athletico Madrid.