Following an initial video session, the Malaguistas then stepped on to the pitch to prioritise work using the ball. Goalkeepers; Kameni, Boyko and the reserve team’s Aarón were in action, plus another 21 players, including Demichelis at full pace, and the presence of homegrown players; Ontiveros, Kuki Zalazar and the birthday boy, Luis Muñoz.

En-Nesyri, who sustained a blow at the end of yesterday’s session, underwent treatment inside the stadium for a sprain to his right ankle (grade I). Juanpi remained in the gym (discomfort to his groin), along with Recio, who continued his rehabilitation due to the injury to his right arm. Sandro again alternated between physical work and exercises using the ball, separately from the group, under the supervision of fitness trainer, Hugo Camarero. Koné and Kuzmanovic were absent.

Tomorrow, Friday from 10:30, Málaga CF will be in training at La Rosaleda stadium’s facilities.