

The FC Barcelona squad is scheduled to begin pre-season training on Sunday, when they will start with physical tests and a first contact session. But there are those who have decided to return early to get back in shape, as is the case of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who finds himself in a much more complex situation than in previous years.
On Thursday, three days ahead of schedule, the German goalkeeper turned up at the Joan Gamper training complex. He was there to start working out in the gymnasium with the Barca's physical trainers in order to build up his fitness after the month-long holiday break.
On his arrival, Ter Stegen met up with Joan Garcia at the Barca facilities. The former Espanyol goalkeeper was one of the first to return and has been working since the beginning of the week.