Seems like a big day at Carrington with a club photoshoot planned.Not sure of the timing but there were all sorts of lorries,wagons around plus extra large tents set up. But training went ahead at 11 and first one out was MJ.He didn't last long though and after a word with Kidd and Andy Welsh he went in.Mario next out and it wasnt long before he and his twin were having a laugh.
Missing today were Shay,Milner,SWP,Nigel. Assulin was working with the EDS but actually one to one and later joined by Guidetti. The keepers today were split into two groups with just Joe and Stu together.So it was a group of 16 that started the usual jogging and warm ups.All seemed to be in good spirits and it's always good to see Mario smiling.Then into a passing game for about 10/15 minutes before the players who played most of the game in Greece went inside.
The rest switched to a session attacker v defender attacking which was fun to watch.A bunch of the EDS were called over for this session (CC,GA,SK,DM,AR and RW .... I like to test you with initials occasionally:)) Some entertaining battles in this session. DM took on Vieira who tried to show hi to his right but DM went right so Patrick put him into orbit.Vinnie at one point went past his marker, round the keeper then missed the goal.I think you might have heard his scream of anger.
Best on show for me was Assulin. He seemed to be as comfortable as anyone going either side and does move well with the ball. I am looking forward to seeing more of him in EDS games.Then it was into 2 on 2 attacks and when Vinnie was with Lescott it looked strong. Staying around to watch all this were Dzeko and Kolarov. The final part today was a 6 a side game on the pitch which by now had cut up quite a bit.
Goals in this from Jo,DM,Vieira at one end and 2 from Mario at the other.Plus Mario hit the post 2 or 3 times,GA once and Jo once. Stu Taylor kept his side going with some great saves including a penalty save from GA which would have levelled the scores.One highlight was from mario who flicked the ball up with his right when he had his back to goal and hit a left foot volley which brought a great save from Stu.His second goal was a bit special and he smashed it from about 20 yards straight at the keeper and it swerved a lot to somehow get straight through.Sounds like Mario was special but I would say he was ok with some special moments .He finished with a couple of pens against Joe where he did his usual of stopping (sort of) in his run up and sending him the wrong way both times.Joe was delighted,not.
No word on any of the injuries but with Notts C on Sunday I am sure no chances will be taken.
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