Barcelona midfielder begins working with the ball as part of his individual training plan

Barcelona midfielder begins working with the ball as part of his individual training plan After joining FC Barcelona’s pre-season training this past Wednesday, Pedri is following a specific plan designed to manage his physical workload. The Canary Island midfielder spent his first two days working in the gym at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper , and this Saturday he began working with the ball on the pitch, reports Mundo Deportivo . A gradual return From a purely physical preparation standpoint, Pedri was advised to start his first few days in the gym and train separately from the group. It was simply an individualized plan designed to ensure his ideal adaptation after the World Cup. Pedri is still training separately from the group, which means everything points toward him not travelling to Basel for the friendly against the Swiss side. Still working away from the group. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) There is no concern about the midfielder’s physical condition, but the La Liga champions have opted to follow this individual program. No concerns about fitness The Spanish contingent rejoined the Barça squad this week after their World Cup triumph, and all players, except Pedri, have already begun working with the rest of the group. As reported previously , though, the Catalan giants insist that there are no concerns with the midfield maestro’s fitness at this point, and he is only working away from the group because he is on an individual programme. While he might not be a part of the game against Basel in the upcoming game, Hansi Flick & co. will hope to have the Spanish international available for their final pre-season game next week, when they take on Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy match. Barcelona kick off the defence of their La Liga title in a little over a week when they take on Elche, and the hope will be that Pedri ready to start when the moment arrives. Aller steps in for Yaakobishvili Alongside Pedri, the main new face in the group was goalkeeper Eder Aller. The reserve-team shot-stopper took the place of Aron Yaakobishvili, who was given permission to miss the session while he awaits the completion of his transfer to Almería.