The Brazilian full-back had a shoulder injury and was ruled out of the Brazilian squad for the Olympics; however, reports suggest that now he has resumed training for the pre-season.
Daniel Alves had a phenomenal last season as an individual. However, during the later stages of the season, Alves was out because of a shoulder injury.
The Brazilian full-back is a crucial player for the attacking style which Barcelona have adapted. Alves is played more like an attacking midfielder rather than a right full-back.
That is the reason why Daniel Alves is considered to be one of the best attacking full-backs in the world.
The Brazilian star’s chemistry with the rest of the Catalan team is simply extraordinary. It is often seen that Alves combines well with the Argentinean skipper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296; Andres Iniesta and the midfield maestro, Xavi Hernandez.
Last season Barcelona were unable to win the UEFA Champions League and the Spanish La Liga. However, what they did eventually win was the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao.
The final was crucial for the Spanish giants and a win would secure their only silverware in the last season and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniel-c9879 Alves missed out during the game because of a shoulder injury.
The Brazilian full-back picked up a knock during the later games which the Catalan giants played to secure a second spot in the Spanish La Liga.
After picking up a shoulder injury, Alves was ruled out of the Olympic squad for the Brazilian team but now it is being reported that the Brazilian star has resumed training for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604’s pre-season fixtures.
The club’s official website read:
"The player is in the last stage of recovery from the surgery performed on his right shoulder. He is expected to work with the group on Tuesday under medical supervision. His recovery will mark his availability.”
With Alves coming back into the first-team, he will witness a change in management as Josep Guardiola has left the club and the new manager for the Catalan giants is going to be Tito Vilanova, the assistant coach under Josep Guardiola last season.
The Spanish giants are expected to give a tough competition to Real Madrid in the coming season, especially after the signing of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jordi-Alba-c19111, who will be replacing Eric Abidal in the first-team.
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