(IN THE PHOTO: Menez training at the Nad Al Sheba sports complex) MILAN – Monday’s afternoon training session in Dubai began at 16.00 local time at the Nad Al Sheba sports complex.The training session ahead of Tuesday’s match against Real Madrid started with a warm-up which included a possession drill and jogging. This was then followed by some fitness work with the use of the obstacles and poles.
The session continued with some work centred on tactics 11 v 11 across a full size pitch and it came to a close with a practice match over half a pitch.
Individuals: Essien took part in the entire training session with the rest of the squad. Rami worked on his personalised fitness programme.