Spanish internationals return to Barca training

Barcelona, Aug 1 (IANS) The Barcelona squad returned to training on Monday after a one-week camp in England, as 10 international footballers rejoined the workouts.

The squad had a rest on Sunday, while Monday's training saw the return of Spanish internationals Jordi Alba, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique and Sergio Busquets, reports Efe.

The session also witnessed the reappearance of Argentine Javier Mascherano, Chilean Claudio Bravo, Brazilian Douglas Pereira, Belgian Thomas Vermaelen, Croatian Ivan Rakitic and German Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Barca coach Luis Enrique led the training session on Monday morning, in which several Barcelona B players took part.

The La Liga champions will continue preparations for the pre-season friendlies against Leicester on Wednesday in Stockholm, and against Liverpool on Saturday in London.