How Ernesto Valverde is preparing for Leganes v Barcelona
The coach has set up his week of training ahead of Saturday's clash in the Spanish capital
Leo Messi was the first to return after featuring in a friendly against Russia
FC Barcelona, who return to training on Monday, have planned the week ahead before their game against Leganes on Saturday afternoon.
Ernesto Valverde's side take on the Madrid minnows at 4.15 on Saturday at Butarque, to the south of the Spanish capital.
Work begins again at 6pm on Monday in a session which should feature Leo Messi, who is back early from Argentina duty after a friendly against Russia - before his nation take on Nigeria in another clash.
Messi joins Luis Suarez, who has been back here through the break trying to overcome physical problems, along with other team-mates who were not called up or are injured.
This is Barcelona's timetable...
- Monday, 13 November
18h, training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
- Tuesday, 14 November
11h, training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
- Wednesday, 15 November
11h, training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
- Thursday, 16 November
11h, training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
- Friday, 17 November
17h, training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
- Saturday, 18 November
16.15h, CD Leganés – FC Barcelona. 12th game of the league season
- Sunday, 19 November
Day of rest
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