Physical training and ball work to combat the drop in temperature
The Malaguista squad was in training for over an hour and a half this morning at the Ciudad de Málaga stadium. Juanpi and Peñaranda are currently in Venezuela and therefore absent from training with their teammates.
The Blue and Whites’ players stepped on to the pitch for the initial warm-up, on this cold and windy morning in Málaga capital. The players then focused on various physical exercises and work using the ball. Malaguista coach, Míchel divided his team into various groups to undergo possession work and finishing exercises on a reduced-sized pitch.
Venezuela’s Juanpi and Peñaranda weren’t in training with their teammates today, as they are currently with their national team ahead of a friendly on Monday against Iran in Holland.
Ontiveros was also absent from training as he’s suffering with flu. Ricca and Miguel Torres exercised in the gym this morning. Diego Rolan, for his part, stepped on to the pitch to continue specific training as part of his recovery process, under the instruction of fitness trainer, Hugo Camarero.
Homegrown players, Álex Robles, Kellyan (goalkeeper), Abqar and regular fixture, Mula were in training under Míchel’s orders this morning.
The team will be resting on Saturday and Sunday, and returning to work on Monday (10:30) at the Ciudad de Málaga to continue preparations for Sunday’s game against Dépor.