Zidane could count on the entire squad at once for the second consecutive time since training returned. The return to competition is getting closer (against Eibar at Di Stéfano on June 14, 7:30 p.m.) and the coach increases the intensity in these sessions. In the absence of friendlies prior to official matches, the team must pick up the pace of competition in practice.
So Zizou He organized a game again at the end of training. A practice that is habitual, but in which he is putting special emphasis these days. During the season the games every three days cause the rhythm to pick up there. Players now need to get ready in practice. Therefore, Zizou also plans to organize a party between the members of the staff these days simulating a friendly.
Before the final match, the squad began with physical exercises under Dupont. After a first week with a lot of resistance work in recent days, the key will be to catch that explosiveness and change of pace. They also fired shots on goal.
Among the casualties, Nacho did the first part of the session with all his colleagues, although in the second part he did specific work. It is expected that in the next few days he can rejoin the group as normal. When that happens Zidane will only have the absence of Jovic, who continues his recovery process.