Argentina team trains in Barcelona in attack, defence

IANS  |  Barcelona 

The Argentine national team held a training session on Sunday at the FC facilities led by Jorge Sampaoli, with special attention to defence and attack situations.

Goalkeeping did a specific workout with the net minders, while forwards Lionel Messi, and exercised away from journalists' cameras.

The squad is to remain in until June 7, as they have decided to advance their trip to by one day ahead of a friendly in against the Israeli national team, scheduled for June 9.

Following their clash with Iceland, is set to face fellow Group D nations on June 21 and on June 26.

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First Published: Sun, June 03 2018. 17:04 IST